Work Location ITC Headquarters in Geneva. Switzerland Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities The international Trade Centre is the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, which provides technical assistance and capacity building to policymakers, the private sector and trade and investment support organizations to help them use trade as an engine for sustainable growth and employment generation.
ITC works to support the achievement of the sustainable Development Goals by connecting micro, small and medium enterprises to global value chains. By enabling small business export success in developing countries, ITC helps generate sustainable incomes and livelihoods, especially for women and youth while taking into consideration sustainable elements such as the environment and social responsibility.
ITC’s Export Quality Management (EQM) unit is part of the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section (SEC) within the Division for Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI). DECI works to connect micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to international value chains, strengthen business support organizations and related ecosystems, increase MSME compliance with quality standards and promote digital trade and entrepreneurship.
DECI focuses on innovative and inclusive market-driven approaches to strengthen the international competitiveness of MSMEs from developing countries.
Within the Section for Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness (SEC), ITC’s Export Quality Management (EQM) unit improves the competitiveness of enterprises in developing countries/economies in transition by enhancing their capacity to meet technical requirements in export markets and overcome technical barriers to trade (TBT) and comply with sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS).
In 2026, the EQM team currently manages and implements more than 20 different projects or project components in developing countries and emerging economies. The internship will support the EQM team in developing and piloting an internal data management mechanism designed to systematically collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting across its portfolio of projects.
This work will inform ITC EQM new strategic planning to modernize and scale its offer. Through this assignment, the intern will gain a relevant cross-cutting perspective on a diverse portfolio of trade-related technical assistance projects and direct exposure to how development interventions are designed, implemented, monitored and assessed in practice.
Working with EQM professionals, the intern will become familiar with the team’s work on TBT and SPS measures, quality infrastructure, conformity assessment and enterprise competitiveness, while developing practical skills in project data management, results monitoring and evidence-based analysis. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Advisor on Export Quality Management, and the overall guidance of the Chief, DECI/SEC.
He/she will work closely with the EQM team and carry out the following duties, with a focus on development and piloting of an internal data and result-based management mechanism: Support the design and development of an internal data management mechanism by: • Reviewing existing corporate, project and donor-related data requirements relevant to the EQM portfolio • Supporting the identification of key indicators and data to be collected and monitored across EQM projects and in connection with the EQM Programming Framework work; • Contributing to the design of practical mechanism and tools (i.e. dashboards) for collecting, consolidating, analysing, presenting and reporting portfolio data in a clear and user-friendly manner; and • Supporting the analysis of consolidated data to identify trends, patterns, gaps and lessons relevant to planning, decision-making and reporting.
Support the piloting and refinement of the developed mechanism by: • Applying the proposed mechanism to selected EQM projects and relevant data sources • Testing its usefulness and practicality of the proposed indicators, tools and analytical outputs and gathering feedback from EQM staff; • Identifying data gaps, challenges and areas of improvement encountered during the pilot phase; and • Contributing to the refinement and documentation of the mechanism based on lessons learned and user feedback including recommendations for its regular use 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 a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in a or b above) and, if selected, shall commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Relevant field of studies: Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, International Trade, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. Skills • Previous practical experience in data management, data analysis, monitoring, research or related areas is highly desirable, including through internships, academic projects or research assignments.
• Experience in structuring and analysing data and presenting findings through dashboards, visualisations or concise reports would be an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; • Strong analytical and data management skills; • Familiarity with data analysis, visualisation and dashboarding tools, including business intelligence or statistical analysis applications, would be an asset • Ability to analyse and present data and information in a clear and user-friendly manner; • Strong written communication and organizational skills and attention to details • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment; and; • Knowledge of or interest in trade-related technical assistance, and in the areas of standards, quality management, SME development Languages Advanced knowledge of English is required.
Additional Information Not available. 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 THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Work Location ITC Headquarters in Geneva. Switzerland Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities The international Trade Centre is the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, which provides technical assistance and capacity building to policymakers, the private sector and trade and investment support organizations to help them use trade as an engine for sustainable growth and employment generation. ITC works to support the achievement of the sustainable Development Goals by connecting micro, small and medium enterprises to global value chains. By enabling small business export success in developing countries, ITC helps generate sustainable incomes and livelihoods, especially for women and youth while taking into consideration sustainable elements such as the environment and social responsibility. ITC’s Export Quality Management (EQM) unit is part of the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section (SEC) within the Division for Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI). DECI works to connect micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to international value chains, strengthen business support organizations and related ecosystems, increase MSME compliance with quality standards and promote digital trade and entrepreneurship. DECI focuses on innovative and inclusive market-driven approaches to strengthen the international competitiveness of MSMEs from developing countries. Within the Section for Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness (SEC), ITC’s Export Quality Management (EQM) unit improves the competitiveness of enterprises in developing countries/economies in transition by enhancing their capacity to meet technical requirements in export markets and overcome technical barriers to trade (TBT) and comply with sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS). In 2026, the EQM team currently manages and implements more than 20 different projects or project components in developing countries and emerging economies. The internship will support the EQM team in developing and piloting an internal data management mechanism designed to systematically collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting across its portfolio of projects. This work will inform ITC EQM new strategic planning to modernize and scale its offer. Through this assignment, the intern will gain a relevant cross-cutting perspective on a diverse portfolio of trade-related technical assistance projects and direct exposure to how development interventions are designed, implemented, monitored and assessed in practice. Working with EQM professionals, the intern will become familiar with the team’s work on TBT and SPS measures, quality infrastructure, conformity assessment and enterprise competitiveness, while developing practical skills in project data management, results monitoring and evidence-based analysis. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Advisor on Export Quality Management, and the overall guidance of the Chief, DECI/SEC. He/she will work closely with the EQM team and carry out the following duties, with a focus on development and piloting of an internal data and result-based management mechanism: Support the design and development of an internal data management mechanism by: • Reviewing existing corporate, project and donor-related data requirements relevant to the EQM portfolio • Supporting the identification of key indicators and data to be collected and monitored across EQM projects and in connection with the EQM Programming Framework work; • Contributing to the design of practical mechanism and tools (i.e. dashboards) for collecting, consolidating, analysing, presenting and reporting portfolio data in a clear and user-friendly manner; and • Supporting the analysis of consolidated data to identify trends, patterns, gaps and lessons relevant to planning, decision-making and reporting. Support the piloting and refinement of the developed mechanism by: • Applying the proposed mechanism to selected EQM projects and relevant data sources • Testing its usefulness and practicality of the proposed indicators, tools and analytical outputs and gathering feedback from EQM staff; • Identifying data gaps, challenges and areas of improvement encountered during the pilot phase; and • Contributing to the refinement and documentation of the mechanism based on lessons learned and user feedback including recommendations for its regular use 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 a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in a or b above) and, if selected, shall commence the internship within one year of graduation. Relevant field of studies: Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, International Trade, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field. Skills • Previous practical experience in data management, data analysis, monitoring, research or related areas is highly desirable, including through internships, academic projects or research assignments. • Experience in structuring and analysing data and presenting findings through dashboards, visualisations or concise reports would be an asset. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; • Strong analytical and data management skills; • Familiarity with data analysis, visualisation and dashboarding tools, including business intelligence or statistical analysis applications, would be an asset • Ability to analyse and present data and information in a clear and user-friendly manner; • Strong written communication and organizational skills and attention to details • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment; and; • Knowledge of or interest in trade-related technical assistance, and in the areas of standards, quality management, SME development Languages Advanced knowledge of English is required. Additional Information Not available. 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 THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.