Trade & Economic Intern

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Trade & Economic Intern (CHEG)

Who are we?

The UK Mission in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations in Geneva and is recruiting a highly motivated and skilled Trade and Economic Intern. This is a full-time internship, for a period of 11 months.

The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect  value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.

The UK Mission in Geneva is a busy and vibrant place to work at the heart of the multilateral landscape. The Mission represents the United Kingdom at 37 multilateral organisations based in Geneva, covering a range of issues including human rights, disarmament, health, humanitarian, migration, and trade and economic policy.

Are you ready to step into the world of international trade and economic policy and help shape future of the multilateral trading system?

The Trade and Economic team, which you will be a key part of, represents the UK in the WTO and other economic organisations in Geneva (e.g. UNCTAD, WIPO, UNECE, ITU) and is recruiting a highly motivated Trade and Economic Intern.

As our Trade and Economic Intern, you won’t just observe - you’ll contribute. You’ll support the UK delegation’s work at the World Trade Organisation and other economic agencies in Geneva, gaining first‑hand experience of how international trade and economic policy is developed, negotiated and delivered. You will also have the opportunity see WTO and UN reform up close.

This internship is an opportunity to gain direct experience in providing policy, research, and administrative support to the Trade and Economic team at the UK Mission in Geneva. The internship combines meeting participation, analytical monitoring, and operational coordination.

• Monitoring WTO and UN meetings, negotiations, press conferences, and events.
• Drafting clear, concise reports and circulating them to UK Government policy leads.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of trade‑related events and high‑level visits.
• Managing and triaging the Trade Team inbox, ensuring information reaches the right stakeholders.
• Providing general administrative support to keep the team running smoothly, including supporting on administration for regular visitors from London.
• Getting involved in corporate activities across the Mission (e.g. major events such as the King’s Birthday Party).

• Fluency in both oral and written English (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*).
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, ideally in the field of Trade, International Development or International Relations.
• A demonstrated interest in global trade, international economics and geopolitics or similar.
• An open, co‑operative attitude and positive team player, who enjoys collaboration and brings initiative and curiosity to work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience drafting, writing, and/or reporting.
• IT literacy, comfortable with Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to undergo a mandatory security check.

• Prior relevant volunteering or work experience in the field of Trade, Diplomacy, or within the multilateral system.
• Knowledge of French or another UN language would be an asset.

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Final date to receive applications: 6 September 2026

Grade:
Internship

Type of Position:
Full-time, Intern, Fixed Term

Working hours per week: 40

Duration of Post: 11 months

Location (City): UK…