Internship (Foresight Modelling)
WorldFish
- Pulau Pinang
- Training
- Full-time
- Research output completion (manuscripts for journal publication, working papers, and briefs) on economic modeling and foresight analysis to inform decision-making and priority setting to support aquatic food system transformation toward healthier and sustainable diets.
- Review of economic modeling methods and approaches used in aquatic food systems (fisheries and aquaculture) research.
- Development of aquatic food system/fish sector models to explore future fish supply and demand scenarios and its implications on aquatic food system transformation pathways in Africa and Asia.
- Contribute to research outputs (manuscripts, working papers and briefs).
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Assist semi-independently economic modeling and foresight analysis (using GAMS, STATA and or R programming and Visual Basic for Applications in Excel).
- Support stakeholder workshops and generate workshop reports.
- Conduct econometrics and foresight analysis.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, statistics, or any social and natural science field with strong quantitative skills. Postgraduate candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Understanding of fisheries and aquaculture, foresight research, food systems, sustainable development, and climate change.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, professional approach to working with diverse stakeholders, and ability to work effectively independently and deliver on time.
- Demonstrate competency in modelling skills and computer software [statistical software (STATA, R), the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS), Phyton, Visual Basic for Applications in Excel, and data mining].
- This position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with an international research organization.
- The intern will also have the chance to interact and collaborate with staff from global and country offices and partners.
- A monthly stipend of up to a maximum of USD 1,000 and a health insurance will be provided.
- A cover letter stating why you are interested in and well-suited to the position. Your cover letter should also demonstrate what you hope to gain from this internship.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, internal peer and/or direct report.