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While ICTSD hosts both volunteers and interns, it does so only through bilateral arrangements with academic or other relevant institutions. Interns and volunteers should have a demonstrated interest and background 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 internship arrangements around three terms that coincide with the academic year: September - December (Fall); January - May (Spring); and June - August (Summer).
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. Interns must be willing to commit to a work programme of at least 40 hours per week, over a period of not less than 3 months and not more than 9 months. Interns require either Swiss citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit. ICTSD can arrange for temporary work permits, but requires at least 3 months’ advance notification.
No intern or volunteer will be admitted at ICTSD without a signed agreement with the affiliated institution, agreed Terms of Reference and a designated supervisor. Interns/volunteers will not be expected to represent or attend any external meetings on ICTSD’s behalf.
Interns and volunteers are obliged to acquire adequate health insurance and provide proof of this coverage before final acceptance. (Current estimated cost of such coverage is SFr.200-300 per month).
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.