The intern will work under the overall supervision of Global Initiative Manager to support and assist with implementation of the Global Initiative, in particular with the development of an ICTSD entity in Asia (except China).

Main responsibilities:

-       Help with the production of a feasibility study of an ICTSD entity in Asia
-       Undertake a competitive analysis of an ICTSD entity in Asia
-       Undertake funding reviews in Asia
-       Undertake administrative tasks and assist in the writing of project reports
-       Assist in the proof-reading/translating/editing/formatting/printing of documents
-       Support the organisation of meetings if necessary
-  Other duties as required. 

Requirements/skills:

-       This person should have knowledge and interests in entrepreneurship and business development in the policy area.
-       This person should have knowledge and interests in Asia
-       Person holding a university degree in Economics, Law, International Relations or Business & Administration
-       Ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
-       20-40 hours per week availability throughout the internship
-       4-6 months commitment from August 2012
-       Strong analytical and writing skills in English
-       Strong spoken English 

Good organizational and computer skills

Stipend available : CHF 600 per month

ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland

Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a  Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 30 June 2012

Place of Work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
ICTSD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality.
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 20th May 2012.

Producción de Noticias y Análisis - Puentes (50%)

Los internos forman parte integrante  del equipo de publicación del ICTSD. Llevan a cabo muchas de las mismas tareas que los editores y participan en las reuniones editoriales. Un gran porcentaje de nuestro equipo editorial actual lo forman antiguos internos. Muchos de nuestros internos acaban pasando a posiciones importantes en otras áreas de política internacional, análisis político y periodismo.

Iniciativa Global - América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) (50%)

El objetivo del puesto es ayudar a promover la misión del ICTSD a través del desarrollo e implementación de la Iniciativa Global del ICTSD (ICTSD Gi), que es un proyecto para acercar el  ICTSD a los niveles nacional y regional. La China, los EE.UU., África, Asia y América Latina y sus territorios, países y regiones son los ejes principales de la actuación del ICTSD a través de la creación de nuevas entidades.

El interno trabajará bajo la supervisión general del Manager de la Iniciativa Global y sus funciones serán apoyar y ayudar a la implementación de la Iniciativa Global, en particular al desarrollo de una entidad del ICTSD en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC).

Principales responsabilidades:

Producción de noticias y análisis - PUENTES

- Redactar, editar y publicar las publicaciones.

- Investigar y entrevistar a las fuentes (oficial y extraoficialmente ).

- Llevar a cabo investigaciones sobre temas relacionados con el comercio desde una perspectiva de desarrollo sostenible

- Asistir a las conferencias de la OMC y la ONU

- Supervisar  la traducción de artículos en español y/o Inglés

- Gestionar y actualizar el Facebook, Twitter y el portal de LinkedIn.

- Tener experiencia  en edición HTML (Dreamweaver), diseño de sitios web y conocimientos generales de software de publicaciones electrónicas son puntos a favor.

Iniciativa Global - América Latina y el Caribe (ALC)

- Ayudar con  la producción de estudios de viabilidad de una entidad del ICTSD en ALC.

- Llevar a cabo análisis de la competencia de una entidad del ICTSD en ALC.

- Llevar a cabo revisiones de financiamiento en ALC.

- Llevar a cabo tareas administrativas y asistir en la redacción de informes de proyectos.

- Asistir en la corrección/traducción/edición/formateo/impresión de documentos.

- Apoyar en la organización de reuniones si es necesario.

- Otras tareas según sea necesario.

Requisitos /competencias

- Tener conocimientos y estar interesado en escribir y en el desarrollo y creación de negocios en la esfera política.

- Tener conocimientos y estar interesado en América Latina

- Poseer un título universitario en Economía, Derecho, Relaciones Internacionales o Administración de empresas.

- Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno multicultural, tanto de forma independiente y como en equipo.

- De  20 a 40 horas de disponibilidad por semana durante las prácticas.

- De 4 a 6 meses de compromiso desde Mayo del 2012.

- Excelente capacidad de análisis y competencias escritas en Español e Inglés.

- Excelente dominio de Español e Inglés.

- Buenas habilidades organizacionales y conocimientos de informática.

Estipendio disponible: 600 francos suizos al mes

Lugar de trabajo: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Ginebra, Suiza.

Para aplicar: Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae, una carta de presentación, y una muestra de un  escrito de una página a  jobs@ictsd.ch antes  del 12 de mayo de 2012.

Global Initiative - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) (50%)
The objective of the position is to help promote the mission of ICTSD through the development and implementation of the ICTSD Global Initiative (ICTSD Gi), i.e. a project to take ICTSD closer to the national and regional levels. China, the US, Africa, Asia and Latin American are proposed as key hubs and locations, countries and regions, to deploy ICTSD through the establishment of new entities.

The intern will work under the overall supervision of Global Initiative Manager to support and assist with implementation of the Global Initiative, in particular with the development of an ICTSD entity in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Main responsibilities:
Production of News and Analysis – PUENTES

- Writing, editing and publishing of periodicals.
- Researching and interviewing sources (both on and off record).
- Conducting researches on trade issues related from a sustainable development perspective
- Attending conferences at the WTO and the UN
- Overseeing the translation of articles into Spanish and/or English

- Managing and updating Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn portals.
- Experience with HTML editing (Dreamweaver), website design and a general aptitude for e-publishing software are advantageous assets.

Global Initiative - Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
- Help with the production of a feasibility study of an ICTSD entity in LAC
- Undertake a competitive analysis of an ICTSD entity in LAC
- Undertake funding reviews in LAC
- Undertake administrative tasks and assist in the writing of project reports
- Assist in the proof-reading/translating/editing/formatting/printing of documents
- Support the organisation of meetings if necessary

Other duties as required.

Requirements/skills

- This person should have knowledge and interests in writing, entrepreneurship and business development in the policy area.
- This person should have knowledge and interests in LAC
- Person holding a university degree in Economics, Law, International Relations or Business & Administration
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
- 20-40 hours per week availability throughout the internship
- 4-6 months commitment from May 2012
- Strong analytical and writing skills in both Spanish and English
- Strong spoken Spanish and English
Good organizational and computer skills

Stipend available : CHF 600 per month

Place of work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
To apply: Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a 1 Page Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 12th May 2012.

Place of Work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
ICTSD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 2nd June 2012.

Place of Work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
ICTSD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality.
 
To Apply:
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 25th February 2012.
 
 
 
 

We are currently reviewing candidates to provide support to the publication team for Bridges – Asia, Pacific
 
 
Successful candidates will have a compelling combination of the following:

• Strong academic background preferably in international relations, trade or development or related fields
• Candidate must be fluent in English with good writing skills.
• Additional languages – would be beneficial
• Social network and web skills
• Excellent organizational and computing skills
• Proven capacity to conduct research
• International exposure is a plus
• Commitment 50%-100% for a period of 4-6 months.
• Stipend available: CHF 600 per month

Indicative activities:

- Writing, editing and publishing of News Information for Bridges – Asia, Pacific.
- Researching and interviewing sources (both on and off record).
- Developing both substantive and technical aspects of the publication and other ICTSD publications. 
- Conducting researches on trade issues related from a sustainable development perspective
- Attending conferences at the WTO and the UN

- Managing and updating Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn portals.
-  Experience with HTML editing (Dreamweaver), website design and a general aptitude for e-publishing software are advantageous assets.
- Managing News Information performance, outreach and audience targets to ensure maximum impact.

Place of Work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.
ICTSD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality.
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 31st March 2012.

The objective of the position is to help promote the mission of ICTSD through the development and implementation of the ICTSD Global Initiative (ICTSD Gi), i.e. a project to take ICTSD closer to the national and regional levels. China, the US, Africa, Asia and Latin American are proposed as key hubs and locations, countries and regions, to deploy ICTSD through the establishment of new entities.

The intern will work under the overall supervision of Global Initiative Manager to support and assist with implementation of the Global Initiative, in particular with the development of an ICTSD entity in Africa.

Main responsibilities:

-       Help with the development of a business plan and feasibility study (including a market study) of an ICTSD entity in Africa
-       Undertake funding reviews in Africa
-       Undertake administrative tasks and assist in the writing of project reports
-       Assist in the proof-reading/translating/editing/formatting/printing of documents
-       Help with the formalization of arrangements with consultancy agency if necessary
-       Support the organisation of meetings if necessary
-    Other duties as required.

Requirements/skills

-       This person should have knowledge and interests in entrepreneurship and business development in the policy area.
-       This person should have knowledge and interests in Africa
-       Person holding a university degree in Economics, Law, International Relations or Business & Administration
-       Ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
-       40 hours per week availability throughout the internship
-       4-6 months commitment from February 2012
-       Strong analytical and writing skills in English
-       Strong spoken English;  Good organizational and computer skills
 
 
 

Stipend available : CHF 600 per month

ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.

Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a Writing Sample to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 25th February 2011.

Overview

The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) occupies a distinct and vital place among international NGOs. It is a corporate, governmental and NGO partner that enables, facilitates, and support knowledge building and networking for policy development. As such it acts as a platform for facilitation as well as a research repository for a highly diverse range of actors seeking to make use of ICTSD’s analysis, research, and networks to assist their more effective engagement around trade and sustainable development. ICTSD’s work since 1996 has resulted in a rich portfolio of projects, conference results and electronic resources. ICTSD collects and organizes much of this material on its website, and from there, its constituents connect with the organization’s publications and activities. Program and Publications teams engage energetically in their own areas to expand ICTSD’s reach and effectiveness ICTSD man

To better meet its communication, collaborative research, and events and dialogues, ICTSD intends to adopt Salesforce. Salesforce will replace use of Excel data, an earlier and now dormant Access database as well as other ad-hoc tools.

Adoption will follow emerging standards for NGO/nonprofit use of Salesforce as well as requiring configuration and customization for ICTSD. This memo assumes use of technical resources for the initial configuration. Salesforce excels at providing lead users the ability to develop administrative mastery without deep programming skills and the initial process will provide opportunities for lead ICTSD staff to develop self-sufficiency for the long run.

Project Goals

• Coordinate with ICTSD project team on reviewing CRM Framework and Roadmap planning documents prepared as part of a Spring-Summer 2011 technology assessment project and refine and adapt for implementation.
• Advise and provide assistance on appropriate nonprofit/NGO licensing levels for ICTSD staff team. Advise on Salesforce add-on Apps that will support ICTSD’s goals.
• Unified contact management across multiple program areas in ten policy areas of for sustainable development. ICTSD engages in a range of activity, including publications, events, social media, and general email and web communications
• Oversee migration and deduplication of individual and institutional contacts. This will include assessment of the current lists and data assets and reaching consensus recommendations on how and what to migrate. While ICTSD previously had a Microsoft Access contact management database, data now primarily resides in multiple Excel spreadsheets and email documents. Data will need to be separated out into contacts, organizations and affiliations. One time deduplication will likely be a challenge!
• Create mechanisms and workflow for a more uniform approach to organizing events, including back end support in Salesforce and over time, integration with web functionality for participants.
• Realign email list management to operate from within Salesforce. ICTSD presently used Vertical Response for email
• Develop appropriate management for program leads as well and analytical reports for ICTSD management.
• Provide multi-level training to program staff, managers and system administrator.

Likely Specific Features

• Configure Salesforce Enterprise edition with the Nonprofit Starter Pack for management of Contacts, Organizations, Affiliations, and Relationships.
• Create appropriate user profiles and other sharing model configurations for program and other teams.
• Configure appropriate fields for expressing contact interest and engagements in ICTSD program and publications areas
• Customize support for managing ICTSD events and initiatives: defining events, managing invitations, registrations, participations, and post-event evaluations. Initially, we envision data collection to take place largely through staff activity within Salesforce combined with email list communication. Guidance in creating Salesforce email templates and workflows for event management
• Ensure multi-language support (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic ) in event communications for ICTSD’s regionally oriented program teams.
• Reconfigure ICTSD’s Vertical Response or a suitable replacement for management within Salesforce. This will include program team communications, specific event communications, as well as general communications.
• Basic Grants Management for grants that ICTSD applies for and receives.
• Ensure staff ability to effectively track email and phone communications with key constituents

Optional or Follow-On Phase Features

• Integrate on-line event management (almost all events are free), for registration and conference communications
• Provide means for constituents to manage their profiles and communications preferences
• Publications subscriptions management. At present, publications are provided at no cost, yet subscription is required. Over time publications delivery will evolve to a mix of on-line, emailed and print.
• Social media tracking and management using Salesforce basic social media tools; recommendations for add-on enhanced tools may be appropriate. First priority here will be for linkedin.com
• Assistance in configuring Outlook and mobile contact management tools for Salesforce

Consultant Attributes

• Experienced Salesforce consultant well versed with nonprofit CRM best practices and proficient in data migration and clean-up
• Ability to coordinate a project with a geographically distributed team with limited self-starting database technology time and capacities.
• Ability to coordinate with web and social media manager and/or additional consulting resources for eventual integration requirements.
• ICTSD is based in Geneva with some staff in regional locations. Consultant should discuss extent to which work can be done remotely versus on-site, particularly for data migration and training.
• Provide focused training and mentoring to staff toward goal of uniform standards and practices for contact and event management

We are currently reviewing candidates to provide support to the Pontes editorial team.

Successful candidates will have a compelling combination of the following:

• Candidate must be native speaker in Portuguese (Brazil) and fluent in English and Spanish
• Strong academic background preferably in international relations, trade or development or related fields
• Competence in using social media and other online networks
• Proven capacity to conduct research and translations
• International exposure is a plus
• Commitment 50%-100% for a period of 4-6 months
• Stipend CHF 600 per month

Indicative activities:

- Writing and publishing articles
- Translation of articles from English and Spanish into Portuguese
- Updating Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn portals
- Researching and interviewing sources (both on and off record)
- Developing both substantive and technical aspects of the publication and other ICTSD publications
- Conducting researches on trade issues related from a sustainable development perspective
- Attending conferences at the WTO and the UN
- Experience with HTML editing (Dreamweaver), website design (wordpress) and a general aptitude for e-publishing software are advantageous assets.

Place of Work: ICTSD, International Environment House 2, 7 Chemin de Balexert, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland.

ICTSD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality.

Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and a Writing Sample (in Portuguese) to jobs@ictsd.ch no later than 25th February 2012.