Trade Promotion Intern

The intern will support the overall coordination, management and communication of trade-related technical assistance projects managed by the Office for Asia and the Pacific, including research, preparation of project documents, implementation of project activities, and data collection and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research and analysis with respect to the evolving economic situation of countries in the region, trends in the area of trade development, SME competitiveness.
• Assist in the preparation of project-related documents, including reports, workplans, promotional materials, web articles, etc.
• Assist in the implementation of project activities such as the organization and coordination of meetings, trainings, events, etc.
• Support the selection process of direct project beneficiaries including MSMEs.
• Assist in data collection, monitoring and reporting related to project implementation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of the first university degree programme (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 and must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
• Field of study in Economics, International Trade, International Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is preferable.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Prior work (study) experience in the area of international trade would be an asset.
• No work experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of English is required.
• Working knowledge of Chinese is desirable.

Skills

• International Trade
• Economic Research
• Project Coordination
• Technical Assistance Management
• Data Collection
• Report Writing
• MS Excel
• Written Communication

Languages

English, Chinese