UN Affairs and ITC New York Office Intern

International Trade Centre

New York, United States of America

Skill Required: Project and Program Management

Experience: Fresher

Apply By: 30-01-2026

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.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/271021?language=en