Internship (Fisheries Extension Assistant)
Lilongwe, Malawi
WorldFish seeks to create an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. We provide research and innovation in aquatic food systems to support sustainable development and food system transformation toward healthy and resilient diets. Our 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet outlines our commitment to guiding the transition to more resilient aquatic food systems in three priority impact areas: Social and Economic Inclusion, Nutrition and Public Health, and Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability.
About the Position
WorldFish would like to hire an intern who will assist in extension services and project support to Malawi WorldFish Country office and ensure that collection of data is organized by using an effective system of data management. The position will support and provide back- up to the Country Manager/Science Lead on socioeconomic impacts.
The successful candidate will:
Requirements
This opportunity will be suitable for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:
Benefits
Location and Duration
This is an opening opportunity and the intern will be based in Mzuzu, Malawi. The successful candidate should be available to commence the internship as soon as possible for a duration of 03months. This position is open only to national applicants. Interviews are expected to be held in June 2023 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
WorldFish has 7 offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of pers