Objective
The objectives of the Internship Programme are:
- To promote, among participating students, a better understanding of trade promotion issues at the international level.
- To offer interns an opportunity to develop their personal competencies working in an international environment.
- To provide various Divisions at the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the assistance and enthusiasm of outstanding young students studying in a relevant technical field (economics, trade promotion and development, etc.).
Internship Length
The ITC Internship Programme is offered continuously throughout the year.
Internships in ITC may be for a period of between two (minimum) and eight (maximum) months. From experience the initial period of an internship with ITC is normally three to four months. The internship may be extended in agreement between ITC and the intern up to a maximum period of eight months.
The ITC Internship Programme is full-time work in the Division which has selected an intern, carrying out the assignment under the supervision of a professional staff member.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are enrolled in a higher/master degree-granting programme in a recognized university or graduate school at the time of application and during the internship; or pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Applicants should have good working knowledge of English or French.
Conditions of the Internship Programme
Please pay attention to the conditions of the internship programme here.
Application
Graduate students who are interested in doing an internship at ITC must apply here.
Please be informed that you will be requested to upload a CV and a completed proof of enrollment form, signed and stamped, by the university/educational institution.
Your application will remain active during 6 months. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within 6 months, and you still wish to be considered for an internship, you should re-apply.
FAQ and useful links
FAQ
ITC intern guide
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