World Trade Organization Young Professionals Programme 2025
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking candidates for THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME for 2025.
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The WTO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a unique opportunity for qualified young professionals up to the age of 32 years, as of 1 January 2025, from WTO Members with low or no professional representation in the WTO Secretariat, to enhance their knowledge of WTO and skills in international trade issues. The Programme aims to widen the pool of professionals from these WTO Members, with the ultimate goal of broadening their representation in the WTO and/or other regional and international organizations.
This programme offers selected young professionals the opportunity to gain work experience in the WTO. It is a one-year programme without the possibility of extension.
General Functions
The selected Young Professional will be placed in a specific Division of the WTO Secretariat following 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 no more than three areas of WTO work; and should state their order of preference.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Advanced university degree in economics, econometrics, international relations, law, environment studies, or other trade-related subjects relevant to the work of the WTO e.g. international investment law, trade and gender, etc.).
- Applicants must have obtained their advanced university degree by the time they submit their application.
Knowledge and Skills:
- General knowledge of the work of the WTO.
- Technical knowledge in one or more of the areas of work indicated above.
- Good drafting skills in English. The 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 of either French or Spanish would be an advantage.
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For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Professionals Programme
Application Deadline: 02-04-2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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