Global Public Affairs Intern – Sub‑Saharan Africa

About the role

Join Maersk’s Global Public Affairs team as an intern supporting the Chief Group Representative for Sub‑Saharan Africa. You will help translate political and economic developments into actionable insights for the business.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and political analysis on regulatory, economic and geopolitical developments across Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Prepare briefings, talking points and background materials for senior leadership engagements.
• Support planning and coordination of high‑level meetings with African government stakeholders and partners.
• Assist in developing regional engagement strategies and stakeholder mapping.

Required profile

• Master’s student or final‑year bachelor’s student in business, political science, international relations or a related field at a Danish university in Copenhagen.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to turn complex political developments into clear business insights.
• Interest or academic focus on Africa, emerging markets or international development is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer

• Full‑time internship (37 hours/week) at Maersk’s headquarters from February to July, with flexibility for university credit requirements.
• Opportunity to work in a global leader in integrated logistics and gain insight into how multinational companies engage with governments and policy processes.