MACN Internship Autumn 2026

INTERNSHIP ROLE: Research, Communications, and Data Internship to fight corruption in Maritime Trade

 

Position Overview

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large. Established by a small group of committed maritime companies, MACN has grown to include over 225 members globally and has become a prominent example of collective action to tackle corruption.

MACN seeks talented interns for our Copenhagen office in Autumn 2026. Candidates should be interested in working with companies to integrate Anti-Corruption, compliance, and risk analysis into business strategies, and in translating complex insights into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences and formats, including newsletters, media outlets, or social media.

We are looking for someone who exhibits analytical thinking, curiosity, and a passion for sustainable business, and geopoloitics with excellent oral and written presentation and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in research, social sciences, or international affairs combined with a practical ability to work with data to support evidence-based insights.

Responsibilities include, communications, research, direct member work, data management, and the ability to understand and contribute to MACN’s network. Internship candidates should be enrolled in a postgraduate program and must be eligible to receive credits/points from the internship. The internship is ideally full-time for 6 months, but this can be adjusted based on the student’s situation and the prospect of receiving credits from their university.

 

Responsibilities

Research and Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on a broad spectrum of geopolitical, regulatory, stakeholder, and policy issues. Analyse trends and developments in anti-corruption compliance, port governance, and maritime trade environments, and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and information.

• Working with Data: Support data-related tasks including organising, processing, and visualising information using tools such as Excel and other relevant platforms to effectively communicate insights.
• Writing and Communications: Prepare and/or edit written reports and briefs targeted at a business audience and develop and deliver written and oral presentations.
• Data Management: Contribute to data handling and reporting processes, including validating reported corruption incidents and supporting improvements to MACN’s data systems.

 

What do we require?

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree, strong academic and professional record, and current enrollment in a relevant postgraduate program. Degrees in communications, international affairs, economics, political science, social sciences, global development, or related fields are particularly valuable; especially where these combine strong research and analytical methods with an element of data literacy.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional verbal and written English, with the ability to structure complex information, adapt messaging to different audiences, and contribute to high-quality written outputs.
  • Strong research skills with the ability to synthesise complex information; working knowledge of data handling and analysis is an asset
  • Research, presentation, organization, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills, critical thinking, and meticulous attention to detail
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Working knowledge of data analytical tools is highly desired
  • Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Interest or Experience in: Maritime industry, communications, international regulations, geopolitical risk, anti-corruption compliance, or data management/analytics.

 

What do we offer? 

• Monthly compensation of 3,000 DKK in accordance with applicable rules, in addition to the State Educational Grant (SU) (if applicable).
• Lunch will be provided during the internship program at no cost.
• Work in our attractive office located in the Christianshavn area of Copenhagen.
• A collaborative, friendly work environment with a positive team atmosphere and a strong culture of knowledge sharing.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experiences and develop your career, including:
  • Collaboration with staff members at all levels of the organization
  • Contributing ideas with the potential to see them translated into real solutions
  • Integrating theory and practice
  • Developing research, communication, and interpersonal skills in an international context
  • Supporting MACN during our biannual Member Meeting in Asia in October
  • Gaining hands-on experience in research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement in an international non-profit

Application Deadline and Questions

The application deadline is 10th April 2026. Please send your cover letter, CV, and other relevant documentation to recruitment@macn.dk and title your email “Internship MACN, Autumn 2026”. We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the ad when we have found the right candidate.

The internship will commence in August 2026, exact date TBD upon agreement.

 

Diversity

 MACN is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture, and skill is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our goals and mission.