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
Welcome to ITC