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João Filipe

@joofilipe

International relations and cooperation intern at Portugal’s Directorate-General for Maritime Policy, monitoring EU maritime policy and ocean governance.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I’m interested in contributing to international relations, public policy and stakeholder engagement in areas related to maritime affairs, the blue economy, energy and sustainable development.

At the Directorate-General for Maritime Policy, I monitored developments in the EU Integrated Maritime Policy and sea-basin strategies, including the Atlantic and WestMED, in coordination with national authorities. I also analysed policies related to ocean governance, the blue economy, environmental policy and defence.

I prepared reports, technical notes, briefing papers and project documentation, and followed up on matters involving bilateral partners and organisations including the EU, UN, CPLP and UfM. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I supported programme activities with the Portuguese National Committee for the IOC-UNESCO and the Portuguese National Committee for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

I'm pursuing a Master’s Degree in Law and Economics of the Sea at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, following a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology there. I’m interested in contributing to international relations, public policy and stakeholder engagement in maritime affairs, the blue economy, energy and sustainable development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Concierge

Ikos Porto Petro

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026 (5 months)

Delivered personalised guest service and managed requests, reservations, excursions, transport, and bespoke services in a five-star luxury resort. Provided administrative support for daily operations.

Guest Service Reservation Management Administrative Support Customer Service Luxury Hospitality

International Relations and Cooperation Intern

Directorate-General for Maritime Policy

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 (5 months)

Monitored policy developments related to the EU Integrated Maritime Policy and sea-basin strategies, and prepared reports, technical notes, and briefing papers. Followed up on matters involving bilateral partners and multilateral organisations.

policy monitoring Policy Analysis Report Drafting Stakeholder Coordination International Relations Ocean Governance Blue Economy Environmental Policy EU Affairs UN Relations

Front-of-House Supervisor and Host

Farabutto by Garofallo

Jul 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Managed reservations, customer service, and front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth coordination of organisational and administrative tasks in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Reservation Management Customer Service Front of house operations Team Coordination Administrative Support

Project Assistant Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)

Collaborated with the Portuguese National Committee for the IOC-UNESCO and the UN Decade of Ocean Science. Supported implementation of programme activities, event organisation, and coordination with stakeholders.

Project Support Event Organisation Stakeholder Coordination Report Compilation Communication Materials Oceanography UNESCO IOC

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Master's Degree, Law and Economics of the Sea

2024 -

Master's degree in Law and Economics of the Sea, currently ongoing, with coursework in international and EU law of the sea, ocean governance, marine resource management, blue economy and finance, ports law and shipping management, maritime security, environmental law, and energy law. Programme fully taught in English.

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Bachelor's Degree, Sociology

2020 - 2024

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, covering data analysis, sustainable development, environmental sociology, international institutions, and diplomatic practice.