Caribbean Export Development Agency invites applications for a 3-month internship designed to:

• Support the implementation of Caribbean Export’s export development and promotion projects.
• Build the intern’s technical and professional competencies in trade-related project implementation.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange with regional businesses and institutions.

Scope of Internship

The Intern will be placed within the Technical Programmes Unit, under the supervision of the Lead – Export Development and Promotion. The intern will contribute to:

A. Export Development and Promotion

• Conduct research and synthesize trade-related information, market intelligence, and policy developments.
• Support the organization and delivery of webinars, workshops, trade missions, exhibitions, and B2B matchmaking events.
• Engage beneficiaries to assess readiness and support needs for participation in promotional activities.

B. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Liaise with MSMEs, government agencies, and development partners to collect information and share updates.
• Maintain and update databases such as MSME and buyer/importer lists.
• Support outreach efforts to ensure stakeholder alignment with project deliverables and timelines.

C. Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist in gathering, organizing, and entering performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data, where applicable.
• Contribute to the drafting of summary reports and documentation of project outcomes.

D. Administrative Support

• Provide logistical and documentation support for events and initiatives.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Expected Deliverables

The intern will be expected to deliver the following:

• Bi-weekly progress updates.
• Research briefs or summary memos.
• Stakeholder contact logs.
• Event support summaries and participant feedback.
• M&E data inputs and/or analysis, where applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of a first degree in International Trade, Economics, Business, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated interest in regional integration, trade policy, and private sector development will be an asset
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.
• Candidates must already be based in Barbados at the time of application.

Submission Details

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to Ms. Natasha Edwin Walcott, Lead Export Development and Promotion at [email protected], copying Ms. Veronica Henry [email protected] by 23^rd September 2025, 11:59 PM AST.

1. A cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the internship.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.