UNCTAD Internship in the Division on International Trade and Commodities

UNCTAD seeks a full-time, unpaid intern in Geneva for its Trade in Services Section. The internship supports research on trade policy, prepares reports and communications content, helps organise meetings and training, and maintains internal information resources. Applicants must be eligible students or recent graduates in a relevant field and fluent in English; the assignment is in person.

• Research international trade trends, trade policies and emerging trade-related issues
• Draft and format reports, official communications, meeting minutes and presentations
• Create web stories, news items and social-media content
• Support meetings, webinars, workshops and training sessions
• Maintain internal databases and essential data files
• Perform administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Enrollment in or completion of a graduate programme, or the final academic year or completion of a first university degree
• University degree in economics, international trade, statistics, international relations or a related field
• No professional work experience required
• Computer literacy in standard software applications
• Fluency in English

• Keen interest in the work of the United Nations
• Ability to interact successfully with people from different cultural backgrounds

• Trade Research
• Data Gathering
• Report Writing
• Content Creation
• Event Coordination
• Knowledge Management

• Unpaid full-time internship with 40 hours over five days per week
• Interns are responsible for travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses
• Applicants must submit a complete online Cover Note and Personal History Profile
• Interns may need a valid visa and work or employment authorisation for Switzerland