Position description
Work Location
- Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
Expected Duration
- Minimum of 3 months starting 5 January 2026 with possibility of extension up to a maximum of six months.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct basic research to support implementation of the team’s activities, including NTM Business surveys in Africa and other developing countries.
- Assist with the design of data collection tools and ensure data quality for business surveys.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new data visualizations for reports, websites, presentations, etc.
- Assist in following up on trainings delivered by certified trainers on NTM and Market Access topics, reporting these events in the ITC ‘Event App’.
- Attend coordination meetings about ePing with relevant colleagues from WTO and UNDESA.
- Assist in organizing webinars in African countries on topics related to the NTM team (Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism, ePing, etc.).
- Contribute to other ITC work on market access as required.
- Support the team in other tasks to implement NTM surveys and activities.
Qualifications
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- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent), or
- Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or
- Graduated with a university degree and must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
- Fields of Study: Economics, International Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Work Experience:
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- Experience in trade-related issues and research.
- Previous experience with data analysis and data visualization tools is desirable.
- Skills:
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- Ability to learn quickly and ask questions.
- Organized and reliable.
Languages
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Additional Information
- Learning Elements:
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- Gain meaningful work experience in trade-related technical assistance.
- Deepen knowledge of ITC’s goals, mission, and implementation.
- Gain knowledge of non-tariff measures and services trade regulations.
- Expectations:
- Demonstrate knowledge of non-tariff measures and services trade regulations.
- Understand and contribute to the business survey methodology.
- Contribute to data visualization and survey presentation results.
- Work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Intern Specific Text
- Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
- Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
- Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
- Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Application instructions
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