The World Trade Organisation Young Professionals Programme 2022.

  Professional  

How to Apply


Apply online here
Deadline: 29 April 2021 [CLOSED]
Funding: The World Trade Organisation  |  Amount:  CHF3500.00
Specific Conditions: Studies: Professional  |  Host countries: n/a  |  Specialization: Any

About the The World Trade Organisation Young Professionals Programme 2022.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The goal is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. The WTO young Professionals program is a unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. The programme aims to attract professionals from under-represented countries who can consequently improve their chances of being recruited by the WTO and/or other regional and international organizations. The Programme is part of the Secretariat's efforts to increase diversity and broaden the representation of the membership.


General functions

The selected young professionals are allocated to a specific division of the WTO Secretariat in accordance with the needs and priorities of the organization and based on the areas of interest of the young professional. The areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, government procurement, competition policy, market access, rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade facilitation, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance.

Duration

One year without possibility of extension.

Remuneration and benefits

Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 3,500. The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel costs.

Eligibility

A candidate must:

  • be a national of a WTO member state
  • have an advanced university degree in law, economics, and other international trade-related subjects relevant to WTO work
  • have a minimum of two years' relevant experience
  • demonstrate a high level of interest in international trade and commitment to WTO-related work
  • be fluent in English. A good working knowledge of one of the WTO's other official languages, French or Spanish, would be an advantage
  • be 32 years of age or younger at the expected start date of the YPP, if selected.

Preference is given to nationals from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat.  A list of unrepresented WTO members will be provided when the request for applicants is posted.

How to Apply

The request for applications for the Young Professionals Programme is published each year on the WTO e-Recruitment website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. Applicants must submit a letter of motivation along with the completed online application.

Additional Information

Being a young professional does not entail the right to a vacancy in another part of the Secretariat. Young professionals may nevertheless apply for external vacancies.