Are you passionate about gender equality, sustainable development, and global trade? The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), is now accepting applications for its SheTrades Policy and Data Internship for the May to September 2025 session.
This fully remote internship offers students and recent graduates a chance to contribute to impactful global development projects from anywhere in the world.
About the Internship
The internship is part of ITC’s flagship SheTrades Initiative, which aims to unlock the economic potential of women entrepreneurs by breaking down structural barriers to trade. The initiative works with governments, businesses, and trade support institutions to promote inclusive policies, equitable procurement practices, and access to global markets, empowering women to lead and thrive in the global economy.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will:
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Enhance community mobilisation and training facilitation efforts.
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Deliver project management support across various programmes.
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Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
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Contribute to data collection, monitoring, and impact assessment.
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Support both internal and external communications.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, or have graduated within the past 12 months.
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Have a background in law, business, international trade, economics, or sustainable development.
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Be proficient in English, with working knowledge of French and Spanish as an advantage.
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Be skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiar with social media tools.
Benefits
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Gain hands-on project management experience within a multilateral development context.
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Deepen your understanding of gender and trade policy, particularly in public procurement and global market access.
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Collaborate with a diverse, globally distributed team dedicated to gender equality and inclusive trade.
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Flexible work plans to support students balancing academic commitments.
Check out the job details and apply here before 16 May 2025
The International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations and World Trade Organization joint agency, is offering the SheTrades Policy and Data Internship for May to September 2025. This remote internship allows students and recent graduates to work on global development projects, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs by addressing trade-related barriers. Interns will develop community mobilization and project management skills, assist with data collection, and support communication efforts.
Applicants should be enrolled in a graduate program or recently graduated, preferably in fields such as law, business, international trade, or sustainable development. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of French and Spanish is beneficial. Technical skills in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media tools are advantageous.
The internship offers benefits like project management experience in a multilateral context, insights into gender and trade policy, and the chance to work with a global team promoting inclusive trade. Flexible work plans accommodate academic commitments, and applications are open until 16 May 2025.
