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.
Requirements
- A Diploma or Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, geoinformatics, information technology, geography, aquaculture, fisheries, environmental science or a related field.
- Basic knowledge and practical experience in using GIS software (e.g., QGIS or ArcGIS Pro).
- Understanding of geospatial concepts, including coordinate systems, map projections, raster and vector data models.
- Familiarity with spatial data processing, analysis, and map production.
- Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and data management practices.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Good written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience using programming languages such as R or Python for geospatial analysis and data processing.
- Familiarity with remote sensing techniques and processing of satellite imagery.
- Familiarity with open-source geospatial data sources, platforms, and APIs.
- Knowledge or interest in aquatic food systems, aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, climate, or environmental research.
- Experience in producing maps and visualizations for reports or presentations.
Benefits
- This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in an international research environment.
- The intern will benefit from close interaction with scientists and technical staff, building both technical and professional skills.
- A monthly stipend will be provided.
Location and Duration
The successful interns will be based at WorldFish Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia. The internship will run up until 31 December 2026. This opportunity is open exclusively to Malaysian applicants. Interviews are expected to take place as soon as possible and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to attend.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
- A copy of your curriculum vitae,
- A cover letter which addresses the 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), 12 July 2026.
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
Over 40% of WorldFish staff is women with some 30 nationalities represented and contributing to its dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion are 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.
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WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances and translates scientific research on aquatic food systems into scalable solutions with transformational impact on human well-being and the environment. Its mission is focused on SDG 2: Zero Hunger but pays special attention to SDG 14: Life Below Water, leveraging both of these goals to score progress on other multiple SDGs. Research explores the potential of aquatic food systems as an important source of food and their role in the global transformation of food systems toward healthier and sustainable diets in the face of climate crisis. For over 50 years, WorldFish has firmly established itself as a global leader in research and innovation in sustainable and equitable aquatic food systems. Its work has enhanced the lives of millions of low- and middle-income people who depend on aquatic food systems for food, nutrition, livelihoods and overall well-being. Supported by a diverse network funders and investors aligned to shared goals, it has a global presence in 20 countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific with 460 staff of 30 nationalities, deployed where the greatest sustainable development challenges can be addressed. WorldFish is part of One CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation network, whose mission is to “end hunger by 2030 through science to transform food, land and water systems under threat of climate change.” 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 personal identity.
Key team members
Cyndi Hiner Murray, MHS, MS
M. Gulam Hussain
Eddie Allison
Hampus Eriksson
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