About United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

United Nations Conference on Trade and Developmentis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern – International Investment Agreements Section
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Collect data on IIAs bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and treaties with investment provisions (TIPs), e.g. for the G20 reporting, IIA database.
• Academic Qualifications: Collect data on the investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) cases, e.g. for the update of the ISDS database.
• Academic Qualifications: Conduct research on recent investment policy trends and developments, including monitoring of national and international policy developments as reported in UNCTADs regular reporting, in the World Investment Report, as well as in other publications.
• Academic Qualifications: Update (in excel format) the mapping of IIAs in line with the criteria developed from UNCTADs Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development, e.g. for Investment Policy Reviews, for the World Investment Report, for the update of the Mapping of IIA Content, and upon specific requests by stakeholders.
• Academic Qualifications: Conduct (in excel format) mapping of other IIA features, including on emerging issues (e.g. investment facilitation, cooperation).
• Academic Qualifications: Conduct background research for and help finalize IIA Issues Notes on specific topics related to IIAs and ISDS and any other issue related to IIAs as requested. Intergovernmental meetings
• Academic Qualifications: Assist with the organization and preparation of UNCTADs intergovernmental processes, e.g. organization of expert meetings such as the Annual IIA Conference, the World Investment Forum, Multistakeholder Platform on IIA Reform and other meetings.
• Academic Qualifications: Assist with invitations, confirmations, inputs for speech writing and presentations by UNCTAD senior staff). Technical assistance
• Academic Qualifications: Conduct background research and analysis for the delivery of technical assistance e.g. ad hoc advisory work such as the review of countrys IIA network and/or model treaty commentary.
• Academic Qualifications: Assist with the organization of capacity-building activities, e.g. prepare slides, exercises or background material for the training; organise face to face or virtual meetings, seminars or workshops.

Skills

• Assist in collecting data on IIAs bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and treaties with investment provisions (TIPs), e.g. for the G20 reporting, IIA database.
• Assist in collecting data on the investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) cases, e.g. for the update of the ISDS database.
• Assist in conducting research on recent investment policy trends and developments, including monitoring of national and international policy developments as reported in UNCTADs regular reporting, in the World Investment Report, as well as in other publications.
• Assist in updating (in excel format) the mapping of IIAs in line with the criteria developed from UNCTADs Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development, e.g. for Investment Policy Reviews, for the World Investment Report, for the update of the Mapping of IIA Content, and upon specific requests by stakeholders.
• Assist in conducting (in excel format) mapping of other IIA features, including on emerging issues (e.g. investment facilitation, cooperation).
• Assist in conducting background research for and help finalize IIA Issues Notes on specific topics related to IIAs and ISDS and any other issue related to IIAs as requested. Intergovernmental meetings
• Assist with the organization and preparation of UNCTADs intergovernmental processes, e.g. organization of expert meetings such as the Annual IIA Conference, the World Investment Forum, Multistakeholder Platform on IIA Reform and other meetings.
• Assist with invitations, confirmations, inputs for speech writing and presentations by UNCTAD senior staff). Technical assistance
• Assist in conducting background research and analysis for the delivery of technical assistance e.g. ad hoc advisory work such as the review of countrys IIA network and/or model treaty commentary.
• Assist with the organization of capacity-building activities, e.g. prepare slides, exercises or background material for the training; organise face to face or virtual meetings, seminars or workshops.
• Assist with proof reading and editing of publications.
• Assist with updating the Investment Policy Hub website and with the use social media, tweeting, webinars.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply