Careers
ITC recruits qualified people with relevant academic achievements, professional credentials, and a successful record of demonstrated performance and results in different areas of expertise.
Staff Positions
ITC offers fixed-term staff positions, usually for one year, with possible extensions; and temporary staff positions, for periods of less than one year, with possible extensions. Staff fall into three categories: Directors (D), Professional (P) and General Service (G).
Consultants and Individual Contractors
Consultants and Individual Contractors (CICs) are individuals with specific expertise, specialized skills or knowledge frequently engaged by ITC in an advisory or consultative capacity or to work on specific tasks that are short-term by nature.
Register to the CIC database to be considered when relevant opportunities arise.
Internships
Students from diverse academic backgrounds have the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in the area of trade-related technical assistance aimed to expand their academic, professional and personal learning.
Fellowships
ITC Fellowships may be awarded to candidates nominated by their respective governments or sponsored by another international organization or non-governmental organization.
Junior Professional Officers
Junior Professional Officers (JPO) are young professionals recruited under bilateral agreements between ITC and the donor countries either contributing to trade-development projects within ITC’s fields of competence or work relating to wider organizational issues.
If you want to contribute your skills to increasing export competitiveness for developing economies, and if you are motivated to work in an international environment that promotes diversity, ITC is the place to be.
Once the deadline for a job opening has passed, applicants will be screened to assess their eligibility against the criteria stipulated in the job opening. The hiring manager will produce a shortlist of candidates to pass to the assessment stage of the recruitment process. ITC only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). The list can be accessed at WHED.net.
Shortlisted candidates may be requested to participate in an evaluation of their technical knowledge/skills in relation to the functions of the advertised post. This can take the format of a written test or video interview sent to the candidate for completion at a time of their choice, within a period defined by ITC. Only successful candidates will be invited for the next stage in the process.
ITC interviews are competency-based and focus on the seven competencies identified as key to the organization and defined in the UN Competency Framework. Interviewers will ask questions aimed at determining candidates' past performance, achievements and contributions related to competencies specific to the post. Interviews may take place at ITC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, or via video.
Video: All you need to know about Competency Based Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg4VhLGMLZk
The successful candidate will receive an offer of appointment from ITC Human Resources. Employment with ITC is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment medical examination, and verification of diplomas and personal references. However, we are not able, at the current time, to inform other candidates of the outcome of their applications.
If after interview more than one suitable candidate is identified, they are placed on the fixed term roster. Rostered candidates will receive an email to confirm their inclusion in the roster for similar posts at the same grade level. Rostered candidate who wish to be considered for a similar job opening are still required to actively show their interest by applying directly to that opening.
We are very excited to welcome you to ITC!
Celebrate your choice to work at ITC
You are joining an organization that supports micro, small and medium-sized businesses to compete in global and regional value chains through capacity building, training, trade-specific publications and sharing of trade intelligence.
We aim to improve the lives of millions to sell more value-added goods and services in international markets so they can earn more, create quality jobs and invest in their communities. We prioritize people, planet and prosperity in our work to strengthen small businesses, paying particular attention to the needs of women, youth and members of vulnerable communities.
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Begin to complete MANDATORY TRAININGS
To be well prepared for the start of your work at ITC, please aim to complete all the mandatory courses listed below before joining us. ITC personnel are required to complete all of their mandatory trainings by the end of their first three months of work so getting ahead before you commence your contract will be beneficial for you. To get started, please do this:
To be completed by all personnel:
- BSAFE is the online security awareness training of the UN Department of Safety and Security and can be access on their website.
- Preventing Fraud and Corruption aims to increase the capacity of staff at all levels to recognize fraud and corruption at the UN, to learn how the UN manages the risk of fraud and corruption, and to apply practical actions to reduce fraud and corruption.
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse by United Nations Personnel - Working Harmoniously* develops strategies to prevent and respond well to possible prohibited conduct to create a harmonious work environment.
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse* emphasizes the UN standards of conduct, as well as expectations of accountability and individual responsibility in matters of conduct and discipline, with a special focus on sexual exploitation and abuse.
*Managers need to complete the training for managers/supervisors:
“United to Respect for Managers: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Other Prohibited Conduct “
“Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Personnel: Managers and Commanders.”
As well as:
“Performance Management and Development Learning for Programme Managers and Supervisors”
“Competency-based Selection and Interviewing Skills”
Staff members on temporary or fixed term contracts also need to complete:
- Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations promotes ethical awareness and ethical decision making so that staff are better enabled to fulfill the mission of the UN.
- UN Information Security Awareness — Foundational provides information security awareness training for all who use IT systems at the United Nations. An assessment must be taken following completion of the course.
- I Know Gender aims to develop and strengthen awareness and understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment as a first step towards behavioral change and the integration of a gender perspective into everyday work.
- UN Human Rights Responsibilities aims to increase the capacity of United Nations staff in upholding their human rights responsibilities in their daily work and in taking appropriate action for human rights protection within their functions.
Please use this guide on accessing and enrolling to mandatory learning to begin your mandatory trainings so when you arrive at ITC, you will have already completed them. You can register and complete the mandatory courses before you have an ITC e-mail address.
Buddy Scheme
We have put in place a buddy scheme to help newcomers acclimatize during their first few months. Once you have a confirmed start date and receive your welcome email, you will be able to opt-in to this scheme to be paired with an ITC personnel who can share their knowledge of ITC with you.