ITC SheTrades Initiative Internship

About the role

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is seeking a remote intern to support the SheTrades Initiative, which empowers women entrepreneurs worldwide. Working under the Policy Lead, SheTrades, the intern will contribute to data‑driven policy analysis and capacity‑building projects aimed at increasing women‑led participation in international trade.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Data and Policy Team in research, data collection, and analysis for gender‑responsive public procurement and SheTrades Outlook tools.
• Support the development of policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials for policymakers and trade support institutions.
• Help build the capacity of trade and investment promotion organisations and women’s business associations to connect members with commercial opportunities.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities of ongoing SheTrades projects.
• Coordinate remotely with internal and external partners to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.

Required profile

• Motivated individual with strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Interest in international trade, gender equality, and public‑private partnership frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills are required; the role focuses on research, analysis, and policy support.

What we offer

• Remote work with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in global trade policy and gender‑focused initiatives.
• Mentorship from senior policy professionals at a UN‑WTO joint agency.