The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization supporting the internationalization of SMEs in developing and transition countries.
The Trade and Market Intelligence Section (TMI) provides SMEs, policymakers, trade support institutions, and enterprises with market intelligence tools, trade-related policy analyses, and capacity-building activities.
ITC’s market analysis tools include Market Access Map (MAcMap), which allows users to access, compare, analyze, and download information on customs duties, trade remedies, and non-tariff measures applicable to goods in any market worldwide.
MSMEs in developing countries face challenges from regulatory requirements (e.g., NTMs, sanitary and phytosanitary standards) and trade remedies (e.g., anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, safeguard measures).
The project aims to raise awareness of global regulatory and trade remedy measures and assess their impact on MSMEs’ ability to compete in international markets.
Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in improving an existing automated tool for data collection and coding of trade measures.
Contribute to data collection of trade remedies and NTM notifications from official sources.
Develop interactive functionalities for Data Entry Tools using programming scripts in Python and SQL database management skills.
Work Environment:
ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and parity.
All qualified persons, regardless of gender or disability, are considered without discrimination.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Education:
Enrolled in the final year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s or equivalent).
Or enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
Or graduated with a university degree and must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Relevant fields of study: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, IT programming, Statistics.
Languages
Advanced English or French is required.
Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
Interest in international trade.
Additional Information
Learning Elements:
Gain professional experience and expertise from team members and learn to navigate an international work environment.
Develop analytical skills applied in economics, especially international trade.
Contribute to trade-related research and content development.
Access ITC’s Market Access Map tool and other Market Analysis Tools.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may require appropriate visa and work authorization.
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Sep 29, 2025
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