The UNESCO-IOC invites applications for the IOC Ocean Traineeships for 2025 cohort. This programme aims to provide opportunities for hands-on learning and upskilling through a temporary assignment at host institutions with expertise on subject areas relevant to the IOC mandate.
For 2025 cohort, six (6) host institutions offer placements to trainees providing their expertise in priority areas. Please refer to Annex I of the Application Guidelines for more information about each institution. The three-month traineeship begins between September and December 2025.
Who can apply?
Training applicants must:
- be at the early stages of career development;
- be citizens from IOC Member States included in the DAC List of ODA (refer to list from OECD DAC);
- be employed by government institutions;
- work on activities contributing to the implementation of regional work plans.
How to apply?
Training applicants should complete the application form online here.
DEADLINE for applications is on 25 June 2025 23:59 (CEST).
Supporting Documents:
- 2025 OCEAN TRAINEESHIPS - APPLICATION GUIDELINES
- IOC OCEAN TRAINEESHIP APPLICATION TEMPLATE
- OECD DAC LIST OF ODA RECIPIENTS 2024-2025
LINK: here