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/Special Skills
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.
Deadline : Oct 18, 2025
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