The International Trade Centre (ITC) is recruiting an Intern: Data Analysis and Results Management to join its Export Quality Management (EQM) unit at ITC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The internship lasts 3 months and focuses on developing and piloting an internal data and result-based management mechanism. Applications close on 20 October 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and gathered every duty, requirement and condition in one place.
Key Facts About the Internship
📌 Position: Intern: Data Analysis and Results Management
🏢 Department/Office: International Trade Centre
📍 Work location: ITC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
⏱️ Expected duration: 3 months
🆔 Job Opening ID: 286303
🗂️ Job Family: Programme Management
🏷️ Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel, Internships, I-1
👤 Recruitment Type: Intern
💬 Language: advanced knowledge of English is required
What Is the International Trade Centre?
The International Trade Centre is the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. It provides technical assistance and capacity building to policymakers, the private sector and trade and investment support organizations, helping them use trade as an engine for sustainable growth and employment generation.
🎯 ITC works to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by connecting micro, small and medium enterprises to global value chains
🌱 By enabling small business export success in developing countries, ITC helps generate sustainable incomes and livelihoods, especially for women and youth
♻️ It takes into consideration sustainable elements such as the environment and social responsibility
The Division for Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI)
ITC's Export Quality Management (EQM) unit is part of the Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Section (SEC) within the Division for Enterprise Competitiveness and Institutions (DECI). DECI works to:
🌉 Connect micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to international value chains
🏗️ Strengthen business support organizations and related ecosystems
✅ Increase MSME compliance with quality standards
💻 Promote digital trade and entrepreneurship
DECI focuses on innovative and inclusive market-driven approaches to strengthen the international competitiveness of MSMEs from developing countries.
Inside the Export Quality Management (EQM) Unit
Within SEC, the EQM unit improves the competitiveness of enterprises in developing countries and economies in transition by enhancing their capacity to:
🧾 Meet technical requirements in export markets
🚧 Overcome technical barriers to trade (TBT)
🌾 Comply with sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS)
📂 In 2026, the EQM team currently manages and implements more than 20 different projects or project components in developing countries and emerging economies.
What This Internship Is For
The internship will support the EQM team in developing and piloting an internal data management mechanism. The mechanism is designed to:
🧭 Systematically collect and analyze data
🔍 Provide insight to identify trends or patterns
📋 Support data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting across the EQM portfolio of projects
♟️ This work will inform ITC EQM's new strategic planning to modernize and scale its offer.
What You Will Gain
🌐 A relevant cross-cutting perspective on a diverse portfolio of trade-related technical assistance projects
🔄 Direct exposure to how development interventions are designed, implemented, monitored and assessed in practice
📏 Familiarity with the team's work on TBT and SPS measures, quality infrastructure, conformity assessment and enterprise competitiveness, working with EQM professionals
🧰 Practical skills in project data management, results monitoring and evidence-based analysis
Supervision and Team
🧑💼 The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Advisor on Export Quality Management
🏛️ The overall guidance comes from the Chief, DECI/SEC
👥 The intern will work closely with the EQM team, with a focus on the development and piloting of an internal data and result-based management mechanism
Duties: Designing the Internal Data Management Mechanism
The intern will support the design and development of an internal data management mechanism by:
📑 Reviewing existing corporate, project and donor-related data requirements relevant to the EQM portfolio
🔑 Supporting the identification of key indicators and data to be collected and monitored across EQM projects and in connection with the EQM Programming Framework work
🖥️ Contributing to the design of practical mechanism and tools (i.e. dashboards) for collecting, consolidating, analysing, presenting and reporting portfolio data in a clear and user-friendly manner
📉 Supporting the analysis of consolidated data to identify trends, patterns, gaps and lessons relevant to planning, decision-making and reporting
Duties: Piloting and Refining the Mechanism
The intern will support the piloting and refinement of the developed mechanism by:
🧷 Applying the proposed mechanism to selected EQM projects and relevant data sources
🔬 Testing the usefulness and practicality of the proposed indicators, tools and analytical outputs and gathering feedback from EQM staff
🕳️ Identifying data gaps, challenges and areas of improvement encountered during the pilot phase
📝 Contributing to the refinement and documentation of the mechanism based on lessons learned and user feedback, including recommendations for its regular use
Who Can Apply: Academic Requirements
At the time of application, applicants to the programme shall meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
📘 b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent);
📜 c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in a or b above) and, if selected, commence the internship within one year of graduation.
The vacancy does not list any nationality requirement.
Relevant Fields of Study
The relevant fields of study are Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, International Trade, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
Skills the ITC Is Looking For
🗃️ Previous practical experience in data management, data analysis, monitoring, research or related areas is highly desirable, including through internships, academic projects or research assignments
🖼️ Experience in structuring and analysing data and presenting findings through dashboards, visualisations or concise reports would be an asset
📗 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
🧠 Strong analytical and data management skills
🔧 Familiarity with data analysis, visualisation and dashboarding tools, including business intelligence or statistical analysis applications, would be an asset
🗣️ Ability to analyse and present data and information in a clear and user-friendly manner
✍️ Strong written communication and organizational skills and attention to details
🌏 Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
🏭 Knowledge of or interest in trade-related technical assistance, and in the areas of standards, quality management and SME development
Language Requirement
Advanced knowledge of English is required.
Costs, Travel and Visa Arrangements
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
🧳 Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions
🛂 Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
🗨️ Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
Diversity and Inclusion at ITC
ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons, of all genders, equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.
No Fee at Any Stage
🚫 The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training)
🏦 The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ITC Data Analysis and Results Management Intern do?
The intern supports the EQM team in designing and piloting an internal data and result-based management mechanism. Tasks include reviewing data requirements, identifying key indicators, contributing to dashboards and tools, analysing consolidated data, testing the mechanism on selected projects and helping refine and document it.
Where is the internship based and how long does it last?
The internship is based at ITC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The expected duration is 3 months.
Who supervises the intern?
The intern works under the direct supervision of the Advisor on Export Quality Management and the overall guidance of the Chief, DECI/SEC, in close cooperation with the EQM team.
What academic status do I need to apply?
You must be enrolled in a graduate programme, be in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's level), or have graduated with such a degree and be able to start the internship within one year of graduation.
Which fields of study are relevant?
Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, International Trade, International Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
Is the internship paid?
No. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Do I need a visa?
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their visa requirements before accepting the offer.
Which language is required?
Advanced knowledge of English is required.
Does the UN charge a fee to apply?
No. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Deadline
⏳ 20 October 2026
Link
🔗 Application page (Apply Now): https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/286303?language=en
