World Trade Organization 2024 Young Professionals Programme

The World Trade Organization is accepting application from qualified candidates for 2024 Young Professionals Programme. The selected young professionals are offered with the opportunity to gain work experience in the WTO.

The selected Young Professional will be placed in a specific Division of the WTO Secretariat in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Organization; and based on the identified areas of interest of the Young Professional. Each Young Professional may express interest in not more than three areas of WTO work; and in order of preference.

The WTO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a unique opportunity for qualified young professionals from eligible developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO Members, to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues.

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Internship Summary:

Company/Organisation: World Trade Organization (WTO)

Program Type: Young Professional Program (YPP)

Program Location: WTO Secretariat (various divisions)

Program Duration: One year

Available Slots: Not specified

Basic Qualifications: University Graduates

Nationality: developing and least-developed countries (LDC) WTO Members

Requirement and Eligibility for the WTO Young Professionals Programme:

Education: Advanced university degree in law, economics, or other international trade-related subjects relevant to the work of the WTO.
Knowledge and skills: General knowledge of the work of the WTO; Good drafting skills in English; Ability to draft in French and/or Spanish would be an advantage; Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a multicultural environment; Demonstrated strong interest in international trade and the multilateral trading system; Commitment and passion for trade or WTO-related work.
Work Experience: Minimum two (2) years of professional experience relevant to the work of the WTO.
Languages: Fluency in English; A good working knowledge either French or Spanish would be an advantage.
Eligible Countries: Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted

Application Procedures for the WTO Young Professionals Programme (How to apply):

Applicants must submit their applications through the e-recruitment system along with their cover letter of motivation. Instructions to add the cover letter is as follows:

Once the application for the Young Professionals Programme has been submitted, their application will be displayed under the “My Applications” tab.

Applicants should click on the button “Add” for the specific vacancy under the “Covering letter” column.

Cover letters added in other sections of the applicant profile such as “Additional Information” or “Additional Documents”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to this Programme.

Application Deadline: 2 April 2024

For more information Visit the Official Website.