Overview
The intern will assist in the coordination and delivery of activities to support trade facilitation reforms in developing countries and contribute to the daily implementation of trade facilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in coordination and delivery of activities, including events, missions, or conferences to support the implementation of the Trade facilitation reforms and in particular the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) in developing countries
- Assist in basic research on selected aspects of trade law, trade facilitation and trade policy and keep abreast of relevant topics to provide regular updates
- Contribute to the daily implementation of trade facilitation projects
- Contribute to the development of concept notes, technical papers and PowerPoint presentation on trade-related topics
- Contribute to the organization of workshops and coaching sessions, including regional workshops; and
- Assist in mapping and monitoring outreach activities and contribute to outreach activities and high-level events of interest of the team.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme in computer science, information management or related field (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); OR
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);OR
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
- Knowledge of international trade issues
- Ability to write clearly and concisely is essential
- Ability to work with efficiency, competence and integrity and in harmony with people from different backgrounds is essential
