2024 World Trade Organization Young Professionals Program

The 2024 World Trade Organization (WTO) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for its Young Professionals Programme. This unique opportunity provides selected young professionals with valuable work experience within the WTO.

The 2024 World Trade Organization Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a prestigious initiative aimed at providing qualified young professionals from eligible developing and least-developed countries with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of international trade and the workings of the WTO. Through the program, participants gain valuable work experience, exposure to international trade issues, and networking opportunities, contributing to their personal and professional growth. It is an exceptional program that creates the chance for eligible young professionals from developing and least-developed countries that are WTO Members to expand their expertise and capabilities in WTO and international trade matters.

The chosen Young Professional will be assigned to a specific division within the WTO Secretariat based on the organization’s needs and priorities, as well as the individual’s areas of interest. Each Young Professional can indicate interest in up to three areas of WTO work, ranked by preference.

The potential areas of work may include, among others:

Accessions
Agriculture
Council and Trade Negotiations
Dispute Settlement
Economic Research and Statistics
Government Procurement
Intellectual Property Rights
Market Access (tariffs and non-tariff barriers)
Media and External Relations
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Technical Barriers to Trade
Trade and Development
Trade and Environment
Trade Facilitation
Trade and Gender
Trade in Services and Investment
Trade Policy Analysis
Trade-Related Technical Assistance
Trade Remedies (anti-dumping and countervailing duties)

Job Summary:

Job Sponsor(s): World Trade Organization (WTO)

Job Location: WTO Secretariat(various divisions)

Job Duration: One year

Number of Awards: Not specified

Study Level: University Graduates

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

Requirements and eligibility criteria for the 2024 World Trade Organization Young Professionals Program:

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.
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.

Eligible Countries:

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.

Application Procedures for 2024 World Trade Organization Young Professionals Program (How to apply);

To apply for the Young Professionals Programme, applicants must submit their applications through the e-recruitment system and include a cover letter of motivation. Here’s how to add the cover letter:

After applying, go to the “My Applications” tab.
Find the specific vacancy and click on the “Add” button under the “Covering letter” column.
Ensure the cover letter is added in the designated section and not in other areas like “Additional Information” or “Additional Documents.”
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for this Programme.

Application Deadline: 2 April 2024

For more information visit the official website