Intern, Organizations and Ecosystems Development
Assist in project management and communication within ITC's Organizations and Ecosystems Section.
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Overview
Assist in project management and communication within ITC's Organizations and Ecosystems Section.
You have:
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Have graduated with a university degree defined above and if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Relevant field of studies e.g. business studies, international trade, development.
- Computer literate, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office and social media.
- Good communication and analytical skills with the capacity to present findings clearly in writing and orally.
- Knowledge of Business Support Organizations and their environment.
- Fluent English, with working knowledge of French a distinct plus.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
ITC Headquarters-based (Geneva, Switzerland)
Expected duration
4 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, whose mandate includes assisting developing and transition economies to take advantage of expanding trade opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. ITC supports export impact for good, promoting sustainable and inclusive development goals through trade, targeting SMEs, Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) and Policy Makers. The Institutions and Ecosystems Section (I&E) is in the Division of Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI) of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and is responsible for managing ITC’s headquarters-based trade related technical assistance programmes for building the institutional capacity of Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to produce, deliver and market export & investment development and promotion services. Duties and responsibilities The intern will report directly to the Senior Officer, Organizations and Ecosystems Development, under the overall supervision of the Chief, Institutions and Ecosystems Section. He/she will carry out the following duties, as required: Communication - Assist in the implementation of the Digital Communications strategy of I&E Section - Assist in disseminating communication materials, in particular online (webpages of the section under www.intracen.org, social media, email marketing) Project Management - Execute autonomously project related activities, in particular related to capacity building of entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs) such as incubators and accelerators - Provide support and assistance in the preparation of project related documentation and in project implementation - Provide support in the management of the www.ITCBenchmarking.org platform Research - Undertake desk research and BSO surveys as per requirements - Prepare briefing materials on trade & investment promotion good practices (word, powerpoint) - Contribute to the development of assessment reports and other write-ups 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 ITC internship programme must at the time of application 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); 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 in 1 and 2 above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Relevant field of studies e.g. business studies, international trade, development. Skills Computer literate, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office and social media. Good communication and analytical skills and the capacity to present findings clearly in writing and orally. Knowledge of Business Support Organizations and their environment.
Languages
Fluent English, with working knowledge of French a distinct plus.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully communicated a complex idea to someone. | This question assesses your communication skills and ability to convey information clearly. | Focus on a specific instance, the methods you used to communicate, and the outcome. |
| Can you give an example of a project you managed or contributed to? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management experience and approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What research methods have you used in your past studies or work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay organized when balancing multiple tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand by the term 'Business Support Organization'? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to analyze data and present your findings. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach developing communication materials for our section? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain why diversity and inclusion are important in the workplace. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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