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Business-driven Trade Facilitation and Investment Facilitation Intern

ITCGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:23 Jul 2026Job ID:280286Posted on:2 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports the Business-driven Trade Facilitation and Investment Facilitation (BTIF) section within ITC's Division of Market Development, assisting with implementation of trade and investment facilitation reforms including the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. Contributes to research, technical assistance activities, reports, events, and communication materials.

Department: Division of Market Development, BTIF Section

Languages

Required: English

Job Functions

  1. Policy, Economics and International Affairs
  2. Programme and Project Management

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Assist in coordination and delivery of events, missions and conferences supporting trade and investment facilitation reforms
  • Conduct basic research on trade law, trade facilitation, investment facilitation and trade policy
  • Contribute to implementation of trade and investment facilitation projects and technical assistance activities
  • Develop concept notes, technical papers, reports and presentations on trade- and investment-related topics
  • Support organization of workshops, training sessions and regional events
  • Assist with corporate communication materials including social media content and newsletters
  • Assist in mapping and monitoring outreach activities and high-level events

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher); OR enrolled in final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's level); OR graduated with such a degree within one year of internship start
  • Relevant field of study: law, international trade, or business

Skills

Knowledge of international trade and/or investment issuesClear and concise writing

Tools

PowerPoint

Additional info

  • 6-month internship duration, starting ASAP
  • Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations
  • Costs for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution