WorldFish is a leading international research organization and a member of CGIAR, working to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty by sustainably improving aquatic food systems. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable, inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”

About the Position 

The CGIAR Research Initiative “Mitigate+: Research for Low Emissions Food Systems” works in four countries (China, Colombia, Kenya, and Vietnam), focusing on reducing food system emissions and the predicted consequences of climate change (CC) on future generations, sustainable development, and social equity. The research program is structured into four work packages (WP): strategy and development planning (WP1), closing evidence and data gap (WP2), living landscapes laboratories (WP3), Scaling low emissions, and climate-resilient food systems development (WP4). Mitigate+’s activities in Vietnam are designed to provide stakeholders with scientific evidence on GHG emissions from aquatic food systems, innovative solutions to reduce emissions at the food system level and address challenges in food systems discourse, policy development, and implementation to foster climate change adaptation and mitigation learning amongst stakeholders involved in aquatic food systems.

WorldFish would like to hire two (02) interns to support the implementation of Mitigate+ activities in Vietnam. The successful candidate will work with project leaders and researchers on the team to conduct data collection and analysis to understand the complex interactions of aquatic foods and climate change adaptation and mitigation to inform the public and private sectors in aquaculture and fisheries policies and investment planning and to develop and apply practical guidelines, tools, methods, and models for assessment GHGs emissions in aquatic food sectors and potential options for reducing GHGs at the food system level. The successful candidates can choose to support specific research activities in work packages 2, 3, or 4.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the project team and consultants to collect, validate, and analyze fisheries and aquaculture activity data and emission factors in the aquatic foods sector with high accuracy.
• Conduct a literature review and document the literature to understand emissions from aquatic foods and potential solutions to reduce GHGs in the sector at the food system level.
• Coordinate with team members, collaborators, and partners in implementing Mitigate project activities.
• Support blog posts, briefs, reports, and manuscript writing for quality output delivery.
• Assist in drafting presentations for Mitigate+ workshops, conferences, and meetings.

Requirements

This opportunity will be suitable for you if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an appropriate social science field (economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics, agriculture/fisheries and aquaculture, statistics) or any related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python.
• Experienced in conducting literature reviews of academic publications, research reports, etc.
• Excellent command of the English and Vietnamese languages – both written and verbal.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Able to multitask and work within deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, hardworking with a good work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment.

Benefits

• This position is an excellent opportunity to gain information and experience with an international research organization.
• The intern will also get the chance to interact and collaborate with researchers.
• A monthly stipend and health insurance will be provided.

Location and Internship Duration

Successful intern(s) can work remotely from home country. The successful candidate should be available to commence the internship as soon as possible until 31 December 2024. This position is for international applicants only. Interviews are expected to be held in October 2024, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview.

Your application must include:

• A copy of your curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 23:59 (MYT), 07 October 2024.

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 seven 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 diverse 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 personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.