Deadline: 29th May 2020 | Age under 32 |
An opportunity for qualified young professionals from World Trade Organisation member countries to enhance their knowledge regarding 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 selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat for one year, starting in January 2021.
The YPP provides a unique opportunity for qualified young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills on WTO and international trade issues. The selected young professionals are allocated to various divisions of the WTO Secretariat based on their qualifications and the needs of the division.
The areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, market access, media and external relations, WTO 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.
Renumeration 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:
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.
Find out more and apply now at the official link below:
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Apply before 29th May, 2020