Technology and Logistics Intern

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The position is in the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). The internship is offered either on an in-person or remote basis. For in-person internships, interns must have a valid visa. All costs of travel, accommodation, medical insurance and living expenses must be covered by the intern. The position is located in Geneva in the Office of the Director (OoD), Division of Technology and Logistics (DTL). The internship will start in September 2026 for a initial period of four months. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Division on Technology and Logistics is one of the five divisions aiming to strengthen inclusive growth and development through science, technology and innovation, including information and communications technology for development; efficient, resilient and sustainable trade logistics services; and training and capacity-building programmes. It hosts the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development and implements ASYCUDA, UNCTAD’s largest technical cooperation programme. The OoD Front Office of the Division works under the direct responsibility of the Director and provides strategic support to the different branches of the Division as well as to the Office of the Secretary General to implement the various priorities of the Division. Training and mentoring will be provided as required to the intern by the supervisor and team of colleagues working in the OoD. Carrying out his/her tasks under the guidance and supervision of the Chief of Director’s Office, duties include:

• Assist in undertaking research and policy analysis on trade, technology and development issues, especially related to trade facilitation, value chains, trade logistics, e-commerce, women economic empowerment and the global development agenda, amongst other topics;
• Assist in preparing inputs into briefing notes and speeches for the Director and contribute to review and enhance the communication documents of the Division;
• Assist in undertaking specific tasks in researching and collecting the relevant document for the Division evaluation as well as classifying them according to the evaluation requirements covering the 5 year-period from 2021 to 2025.
• Supporting the preparation of the Division’s upcoming events and communication exercise for the Director.
• Provide substantive and logistical backstopping as required for effective implementation of technical assistance activities, capacity-building efforts, research, and intergovernmental machinery for the Division.
• Attend, service, and summarize conferences, webinars and meetings related to the Division’s affairs. To work remotely the applicant shall have full access to a computer with a modern browser in...