Human Resources Data - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva, Switzerland

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background

• The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint cooperation agency of the WTO and the UN for trade-related technical assistance.
• Its primary objective is to assist developing countries and economies in transition to enhance their international competitiveness while taking advantage of market opportunities and increasing their exports.
• The Human Resources Section has a transversal function in the organization, aiming to ensure ITC has the right quality of Human Resources with the appropriate skills and competencies to achieve its strategic and operational goals.
• It seeks to provide staff with a supportive, challenging, and rewarding environment, enabling them to fulfil their potential and maximize their contribution to the organization.
• This assignment is located within the HR Data Management and Analytics (HR-DMA) unit and will collaborate with all HR units.

Description of Duties/Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the HR Officer and overall guidance of the Chief HR, the selected intern will:

• HR Data Management and Analytics Unit
• • Support the development of HR databases for ITC.
  • Input data into systems.
  • Collate information for reports, statistics, and analytics; conduct analysis of various HR indicators.
  • Support the visual design of data presentations and reports.
  • Draft communication materials.
  • Support drafting proposals.
• Talent Acquisition and Development Unit
  • Support scheduling HR Talks and Briefings, including using CANVA for communication.
  • Collate data and statistics, particularly related to performance and learning.
  • Provide administrative support for projects such as Onboarding / Welcome Programme for Newcomers.
• HR Administration Unit
  • Assist in preparing and compiling Consultants and Individual Contractors (CICs) reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ITC’s internal standards and procedures.
  • Support the administration team with document management.
  • Assist in updating HR forms, as needed.
• ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and gender parity.
• All qualified persons—of all genders—are considered equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.

Qualifications/Special Skills

Applicants must, 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, commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Desirable Work Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing reports, statistics, and analytics, especially using visuals.
• Experience using graphic design tools (or creative communications tools) such as CANVA.

Languages and Skills

• Advanced English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.

Additional Information – Learning Elements
On completion of the assignment, the intern is expected to:

• Gain meaningful work experience in human resources management and trade-related technical assistance to expand academic, professional, and personal learning.
• Gain experience in the work of ITC and deepen knowledge and understanding of ITC’s goals, mission, and concrete implementation.
• Gain knowledge and exposure to strategic communications and data presentation.

Intern-Specific Information

• 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.

Deadline : Aug 14, 2025