International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITTLLDC)

  • Type: IGO
  • Field: EESD
  • Region: Asia
  • Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Internship Title: Research Assistant
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Number of Interns: 2-3
  • Special Requirement: Excellent research skills required. Hold a Bachelor degree or above in Economics, or any of the other LLDC development subjects such as Trade, Transit-transport, ICT, Infrastructure, etc.
  • Application Status: Available
  • Remote Internship: Acceptable
The overall goal of the International Think Tank is to use top-quality research and advocacy to improve the ability of landlocked developing countries to build capacity with a view to benefiting from the international trade including WTO negotiations, with the ultimate aim of raising human development and reducing poverty.

The International Think Tank shall pursue the following activities in order to reach its goals:
● Producing and disseminating research and studies on trade-related topics, aid-for-trade, transport and transit, as well as databases on issues of interest to landlocked developing countries;
● Promoting cooperation between landlocked developing countries with a view to strengthening their analytical capacity in key areas of transit transport, infrastructure investment, aid and trade facilitation, trade negotiations, poverty reduction and economic growth;
● Sharing information, networking with a view to coming up with a better understanding of challenges facing landlocked developing countries;
● Contributing to the formulation of strategies and policies aimed at the effective implementation of the Almaty Programme of Action through analytical studies and research on key issues;
● Fostering convergent views and approaches among landlocked developing countries with respect to global economic issues of interest to landlocked developing countries, such as effects of the global economic and financial crisis, climate change and food security;
● Establishing continual relationships with international organizations, including the United Nations system, and development partners, with a view to mobilizing awareness of special needs of landlocked developing countries and financial and technical resources for the implementation of identified studies and research;
l Making available to all landlocked developing countries, development partners and other partner research institutions, publications, research results and studies for the use and benefit of landlocked developing countries.
Internship Tasks:

The interns will have to submit 3 topics related to LLDC issues, and conduct at least one research paper on a chosen topic related to LLDC issues during their internship.

The Purpose of the ITTLLDC Internship Programme is to:
● Provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to ITTLLDC where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.
● Gain experience in the work of the Organization with the objective of deepening their knowledge and understanding of the ITTLLDC’ goals, principles and as well as make them understand development challenges that impact landlocked developing countries.
● Provide ITTLLDC with the assistance of highly qualified students, scholars and experts specialized in various professional fields.

You should be:
● Prepare high-quality deliverables such as quantitative analyses, case studies, policy reports, memos, etc. with guidance or supervision from Research Coordinator and other senior staff of the ITTLLDC.
● Assist in all aspects of the team’s works. 

Requirements
● Hold a Bachelor degree or above in Economics, or any of the other LLDC development subjects such as Trade, Transit-transport, ICT, Infrastructure, etc.
● Written and spoken proficiency in English 
● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills
● Proficiency in MS software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point)
● Ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
● Excellent research skills required with ability to conduct research on sustainable development and transit transportation related issues.

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Relations
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Observer status with: United Nations (UN)(General Assembly)

Members
Member States which have ratified the Agreement (14):
Member Countries & Regions
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Niger, Nepal, Paraguay, Tajikistan