🇨🇭 Switzerland Unpaid 2 to 6 months (extendable) Rolling deadline

UNCTAD Internship Programme

At United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD / UN Trade and Development)
Stipend Unpaid (interns are not remunerated; visa, travel, accommodation, insurance and living costs are the intern's responsibility)
Duration 2 to 6 months (extendable)
Location UNCTAD Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland (offices in New York and Addis Ababa); some roles remote
Field Trade and development, economics and policy

Who can apply

  • Enrolled in a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor's, or graduated within the last year (start within one year of graduating).
  • Citizens of any nation may apply (Pakistan qualifies).
  • Good English (French is desirable); computer literacy.
  • No work experience required.

What you will do

  • Support UNCTAD's work on trade and development under a supervisor.
  • Contribute to research, editorial, communications or programme tasks.
  • Gain insight into how a UN agency tackles development issues.

Perks and benefits

  • Exposure to the United Nations system.
  • Training and mentoring throughout the internship.
  • A professional network in international trade and development.
  • Note: this internship is unpaid, so plan your finances and visa accordingly.

How to apply

  • Apply to a UNCTAD internship vacancy through the UN Careers portal.
  • Submit a Personal History Profile and a cover note.
  • Only successful candidates are contacted.

Frequently asked questions

Is UNCTAD Internship Programme paid? +

According to this listing, the compensation is: Unpaid (interns are not remunerated; visa, travel, accommodation, insurance and living costs are the intern's responsibility) Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.

How long does UNCTAD Internship Programme last? +

The listed duration is 2 to 6 months (extendable).

When is the application deadline? +

This listing has a rolling; deadlines vary by vacancy on the un careers portal deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.

Who can apply? +

Key eligibility points from this listing: Enrolled in a graduate programme, or in the final year of a bachelor's, or graduated within the last year (start within one year of graduating); Citizens of any nation may apply (Pakistan qualifies); Good English (French is desirable); computer literacy; No work experience requi… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.

How do I apply? +

Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.

Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.

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