Non-Tariff Measures Programme – Intern

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

• education:
• • 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:

• • Experience in trade-related issues and research.
  • Previous experience with data analysis and data visualization tools is desirable.
• Skills:
• • 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:
• • 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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