Work Location
HQ-Based
Expected duration
3 months extendable
Duties and Responsibilities
BACKGROUND: The International Trade Centre (ITC) 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. The SME Trade Academy (SMETA) is ITC’s learning solutions initiative and the main platform for delivering e-learning, blended training, and digital capacity-building at scale. It offers over 120 online courses in trade and related topics, reaching tens of thousands of learners worldwide each year, and serves as a hub for innovative training tools and platforms, including the Sustainable Trade Faculty. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall guidance of the E-learning Senior Expert and direct supervision of the SME Trade Academy Programme Manager, the selected candidate is expected to: 1. Support the development of the Sustainable Trade Faculty (STF): contribute to the growth of this young online platform hosted by the SME Trade Academy, by assisting with planning, organization, and coordination of activities. 2. Web and communication tasks: support the drafting and posting of content (short texts, best practice, highlights) on the STF platform; contribute to the preparation of the SMETA newsletters, updates, and other outreach material. 3. Stakeholder engagement support: assist in mapping and documenting key partners and their potential role in the Faculty, and support communication with internal and external stakeholders. 4. Monitoring and reporting: help collect and organize basic data on platform usage, visibility, and user engagement. 5. Other tasks as required: provide general support to the SME Trade Academy team, including assistance with knowledge management, meeting preparation, and administrative tasks. 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
Education At the time of application, applicants shall meet one of the following requirements: a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); OR b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);OR c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. Work Experience No work experience is required. Experience or coursework related to sustainable development, trade, or communications is an asset. Skills • Strong written communication and organizational skills. • Ability to research and synthesize information clearly and concisely. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Interest in sustainable development and international cooperation is desirable.
Languages
Advanced knowledge of English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Additional Information
LEARNING ELEMENTS: • Gain meaningful work experience in the area of trade-related technical assistance aimed to expand academic, professional and personal learning • Gain experience in the work of ITC and deepen knowledge and understanding of ITC’s goals and mission • Gain exposure in specialized events related to the United Nations & 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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.