Internship

Summary

Join WorldFish as a student intern to lead a study mapping small pelagic fish trade flows in Zanzibar. You will design the study methodology, conduct literature reviews, map trade actors and routes, collect field data through surveys and interviews, analyze data on trade volumes and prices, identify bottlenecks in the trade system, and contribute to a research report with policy recommendations. The internship is preferably full-time, under the supervision of WorldFish's nutrition and public health impact lead, and will run until December 31, 2025. A monthly stipend is provided, and remote work from your home country is possible. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience with an international research organization and collaborate with staff and partners globally.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or PhD program in Fisheries Science, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Food Systems, or a related field
• Strong research skills in study design, field data collection, and data analysis
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Kiswahili is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Design and refine a study methodology to map SPF trade flows
• Conduct a comprehensive literature review to inform the study design and analytical framework
• Map actors, trade volumes, routes, markets, and processing hubs within the SPF value chain
• Collect field data, including fisher surveys and key informant interviews (KIIs) with value chain stakeholders
• Support the use of GPS trackers or other technologies to monitor fish movements (where feasible)
• Analyze primary and secondary data, including trade volumes, price variations, and seasonal trends
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trade-offs between regional trade and local food and nutrition security
• Contribute to the drafting of a research report and policy recommendations
• Support policy engagement and dissemination activities
• A detailed map of small pelagic fish trade flows and key trade nodes
• Evidence on the implications of trade patterns for food and nutrition security
• Policy recommendations to strengthen inclusive, efficient, and nutrition-sensitive market systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of value chain analysis, trade studies, or food systems research is highly desirable
• Fieldwork experience among fisheries communities or rural settings is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R) is an asset

Benefits

A monthly stipend will be provided