GIS Intern

About WorldFish  

WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.   

About the Position 

The GIS Intern will support the sourcing, organization, management, and analysis of geospatial datasets to contribute to research and development projects across WorldFish’s project countries. The intern will contribute to generating spatial evidence to inform sustainable aquatic food systems planning, including aquaculture, fisheries, climate resilience, and environmental assessments.

Tasks may include spatial data inventory and management, GIS and spatial analysis, map production, database maintenance, and documentation of geospatial workflows and outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, review, process, archive, and document relevant spatial datasets in accordance with established protocols and data management standards of the Center.
• Conduct data quality checks and support validation of spatial datasets collected from project partners and external sources.
• Assist in data cleaning, literature review, and compilation of geospatial information to support research activities.
• Support GIS and spatial analysis, including preparation of thematic maps and visual outputs for technical reports, presentations, workshops, and communication materials.
• Assist in maintaining organized geospatial databases and ensuring proper documentation of analytical workflows and outputs.
• Perform any other duties assigned to support GIS and geospatial activities at WorldFish.