Trade Strategy & Export Governance Internship

About the role

The International Trade Centre is seeking a motivated intern to support its Trade Strategy, Value Chain and Export Governance team in Geneva. You will assist senior advisers in researching trade strategies, analysing value‑chain dynamics and preparing materials that help small and medium enterprises access global markets.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk‑based research on export development trends, competitiveness and market opportunities at country, provincial and sector levels.
• Map sectoral value chains, identify key actors, bottlenecks and opportunities for upgrading.
• Review governance systems, institutional arrangements and stakeholder coordination mechanisms related to value‑chain management.
• Synthesize existing studies and sector assessments to highlight evidence gaps and priorities for export strategies.
• Prepare presentations, consultation documents, news articles, social‑media content and infographics for internal and external audiences.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or final‑year student in international trade, economics, development studies or a related field.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities, with a keen interest in trade policy and export promotion.
• Ability to work under the guidance of senior advisers and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating presentation materials.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with trade strategy design and value‑chain analysis in a UN‑affiliated organization.
• Exposure to international development projects and networking with trade experts.
• Three‑month paid internship in Geneva.