Current Vacancies
- Communicate with Global Policymakers — Closing Date: 30/09/2010
ICTSD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men.
Volunteer and Internship Guidelines
ICTSD hosts both volunteers and interns through bilateral arrangements with academic institutions or through applications from Junior Professionals with proved interest in international trade and sustainable development, and possess university-level or post-graduate education in a related field.
These positions are designed to be of mutual benefit: volunteers/interns learn about the Centre’s work while building personal capacities and experience, and the Centre receives valuable assistance in achieving its projects and goals. With no exception, all arrangements with interns or volunteers are on fixed-term basis.
ICTSD coordinates volunteer or intern arrangements around three terms that coincide with the academic year: September - December (Fall); January - May (Spring); and June - August (Summer).
Internships
In exceptional cases, ICTSD hosts interns depending on available funding and programme needs. ICTSD can provide limited support in the form of a monthly stipend for basic living expenses, but interns should have sponsorship and funding from their sponsoring institutions. Positions may be within one programme or across several programmes. Ideally Interns must be willing to commit to a work programme of at least 40 hours per week. Interns require either Swiss citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit. ICTSD can arrange for temporary work permit.
Volunteers
ICTSD will accept a limited number of volunteers annually depending on programme needs. These positions are un-remunerated. Volunteers must be willing to commit to a work programme of at least 20 hours per week. Positions may include ongoing programme related support or project-related assignments. Volunteers require either Swiss citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit. ICTSD can arrange for temporary work permit.
Applying
ICTSD accepts expressions of interest from institutions who may wish to place volunteers or interns with ICTSD. Applications must include individuals’ qualifications, curriculum vitae, and a writing or work sample. Included in the above should be applicant’s nationality, age, gender, work / educational experience, language ability and any other information deemed relevant to the position. Organisations wishing to place volunteers or interns should contact ICTSD at least three months before the start of the hosting period.
Interns and volunteers are expected to produce a final report on their experience for ICTSD and the sponsoring institution. Interns and volunteers receive a certificate from ICTSD. Interns/volunteers are to be assessed by their supervisor and the pertinent programme’s team leader.
Applications should be sent to: Human Resources, ICTSD, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland. Alternately, they may be faxed to: (41-22) 917-8093 or emailed to: jobs@ictsd.ch.