Trade Development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Intern

Work LocationHQ-Based, Geneva, Switzerland Expected duration4 months renewable Duties and ResponsibilitiesBACKGROUND: 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 organisations 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. OEECA is responsible for developing, monitoring, coordinating and implementing ITC’s export development activities and projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and in close cooperation with other members of the team, the intern will: ➢ Assist in project development for selected EECA countries ➢ Assist in collecting and compiling background economic information on selected countries ➢ Contribute to the development of project-related documents, including budget ➢ Assist in the implementation of the on-going projects in the EECA region ➢ Interact with different parties involved in the project’s preparation and implementation 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 skillsEDUCATION 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); SKILLS Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is preferable. Knowledge of ERP systems. Excellent written communication skills. LanguagesAdvanced level of written and spoken English. Russian would be an asset. Additional InformationOn completion of the assignment, the Intern is expected to: ➢ Have acquired a clear understanding of ITC’s mandate, goals, services, governance and operational framework; ➢ Have a deeper understanding of the complexity of technical assistance for trade development, in particular, in Eastern Europe and Central Asia ➢ Be able to analyse trade development priorities of beneficiary countries, in particular in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and draft relevant chapters for project proposals; ➢ Be able to draft and consolidate inputs for various internal documents, such as progress reports, briefing notes, communication items. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.