World Trade Organization (WTO) launches call for candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme
World Trade Organization (WTO) launches call for candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme
The WTO Young Professionals Programme was launched in 2016 as an opportunity for qualified young professionals from developing and least-developed members of the WTO to enhance their knowledge regarding the WTO and international trade issues. The programme aims to attract professionals from members under-represented in the WTO Secretariat. Participants in the Programme can consequently improve their chances of being recruited by the WTO and/or other regional and international organizations. The Programme is part of the WTO Secretariat’s efforts to increase diversity and broaden the representation of the membership.
Duration
One year without possibility of extension.
Eligibility
A candidate must:
- be a natural person from a WTO member
- 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 candidatess from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat.
Remuneration and benefits
- Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 4,000.
- The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel cost.
Click here to visit the WTO website for further information and to apply
CLOSING DATE: 22 April 2025
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