The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint development assistance agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Responsibilities:
ITC is the only international agency fully dedicated to the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through aid for trade.
Working with partners to strengthen the competitiveness of MSME exporters, ITC helps to build vibrant, sustainable export sectors that provide entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly for women, youth, and vulnerable communities.
ITC's representative office to the United Nations in New York works to raise the visibility of trade as a driver of inclusive growth and sustainable development, deepen ITC's partnerships within and beyond the UN system, and raise the profile of ITC at the UN headquarters.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the ITC Office to the United Nations in New York, the selected intern will: • Conduct research and policy analysis on trade and international development issues in ITC priority areas, with a focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Monitor and report on intergovernmental meetings related to trade, entrepreneurship, green and resilient recovery, women's economic empowerment, and other ITC-relevant topics.
Support ITC's engagement with Permanent Missions by analyzing country information and identifying development program activities aligned with ITC strategic priorities.
Requirements:
Applicants to the program shall, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Have graduated with a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's equivalent) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
