Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 267804
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : International Trade Centre
Date Posted : Nov 20, 2025
Deadline : Jan 3, 2026
Details:https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/267804?languag=&language=en
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
13 April 2026 - 12 October 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
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 programme activities aligned with ITC strategic priorities;Draft and contribute to talking points, meeting notes, reports, and other written materials related to ITC’s priority areas; Provide administrative and communications support to the ITC Office to the United Nations; Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of events; Perform additional tasks as required to support the work of the Office. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants to the programme shall, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) Have graduated with a university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s equivalent) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Desirable Skills: - Computer literate and familiarity with Microsoft Office. - Good communication skills, particularly in writing. - Knowledge of and interest in the United Nations development system.
Languages
Good working knowledge of English, other UN languages are a bonus.
Additional Information
LEARNING ELEMENTS: 1. Gain meaningful work experience in the area of trade-related technical assistance aimed to expand their academic, professional and personal learning. 2. Gain experience in the work of ITC and deepen knowledge and understanding of ITC’s goals, mission and their concrete implementation. 3. Participate in virtual conferences and workshops related to United Nations & 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 4. Acquire a clear understanding of ITC’s mission and activities, and the role of the New York office in corporate communications & visibility, partnerships and programme support.
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 be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
国际贸易中心（ITC）是联合国（UN）和世界贸易组织（WTO）联合设立的开发援助机构。ITC是唯一致力于通过贸易援助促进微型、小型和中小型企业发展的国际机构。通过与合作伙伴合作，增强MSME出口商的竞争力，ITC帮助建立充满活力、可持续的出口部门，这些部门能够提供创业机会，特别是为妇女、青年和弱势群体提供机会。ITC在纽约的联合国代表处致力于：提高贸易作为包容性增长和可持续发展驱动力的知名度；深化ITC在联合国系统内外的合作伙伴关系；提升ITC在联合国总部的形象。
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