UNCTAD Internship in the Division on International Trade and Commodities
Quick answer
UNCTAD is offering an unpaid, in-person full-time internship for 6 months starting on September 17, 2026, at the Division on International Trade and Commodities in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves various duties including economic analysis, meeting support, and capacity building.
- Role
- UNCTAD Internship in the Division on International Trade and Commodities
- Organization
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
This internship position is in the Sustainable Ocean and Blue Economy Programme, at the Trade, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Branch, Division on International Trade and Commodities (DITC) of UNCTAD. The intern will support various activities related to economic/legal/political analysis, meeting and communications support, technical cooperation/capacity building, and general duties.
What you'll do
- Prepare briefing notes, inputs to speeches, PowerPoint presentations, flyers and other communication material
- Support preparations for UNCTAD’s Sustainable Ocean and Blue Economy Programme events and trainings
- Follow meetings and prepare minutes, summary reports, list of participants, evaluation forms
- Assist in the preparation and organization of the 6th UN Ocean Forum and online trainings
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Fluency oral and written in English is required
- Knowledge of French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese is an advantage
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None, internship is unpaid.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the internship be located?
The internship will be based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Is this a remote or on-site position?
This is an in-person internship only.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid.
When does the internship start and end?
The internship will tentatively start on September 17, 2026, for a duration of 6 months.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme, preferably with fluency in English and knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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