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Intern, Sustainable Investments – Responsible Business
UNIDO. Conduct desk-based research and data collection on trade shows in selected African countries, including structured online searches and database screening (e.g., UFI, AAXO, national chambers, RECs, industry associations).
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct desk-based research and data collection on trade shows in selected African countries, including structured online searches and database screening (e.g., UFI, AAXO, national chambers, RECs, industry associations).
- Support the development and application of a standardized survey and mapping template for compiling trade show profiles, ensuring the inclusion of business-relevant indicators and, where possible, gender-responsive data.
- Engage with trade show organizers to obtain missing information and verify the accuracy of collected data.
- Review and analyze collected data on African trade shows and their potential relevance for German business delegations.
- Identify German trade shows aligned with the product, service, or technology portfolios of African companies, using sectoral relevance and inputs from UNIDO ITPO Germany.
- Draft concise profiles of Germany-based trade shows, summarizing market relevance, exhibitor/visitor structure, thematic focus, and potential benefits for African delegations.
- Support needs assessments of African trade show organizers and delegations seeking participation in German trade shows, as well as the design of tailored capacity-building activities in collaboration with partner organizations.
- Prepare presentations, briefs, and knowledge products to communicate preliminary insights and support internal and external consultations.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree.
- Field of specialization: Trade and Investment Facilitation, Development Economics, International Affairs.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
- Prior experience in trade show organization and in German–African cooperation is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools, including familiarity with ArcGIS, will be considered an asset.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their duty station.
- Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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