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WTO YOUNG TRADE LEADERS PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 5 July, 2024

LOCATION: Switzerland

The WTO is seeking applications for its Young Trade Leaders programme, an initiative aimed at fostering a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people and creating a network of Young Trade Leaders around the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

People between the ages of 18 and 30 with a strong interest in international trade are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected to be “Young Trade Leaders” will be exceptional young people who demonstrate a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and planet. They will bring new perspectives and ideas about the role of trade and the WTO while also having the opportunity to learn about the organization’s work and play a role in advancing its mission.

Young Trade Leaders will be selected for one year. For more details on the 2024 programme and information on how to apply, consult the information note.

The deadline for applications is 5 July 2024 (23.59 CET).

Short-listed candidates will be invited to take part in an interview in July.

BENEFIT:

Selected leaders will have the opportunity to take advantage of training courses organized by the WTO, to benefit from WTO Secretariat advice and mentoring, and to receive support when organizing WTO-related activities in their home countries.

They will not receive remuneration but they will be invited to travel to Geneva to actively participate in the 2024 WTO Public Forum in September. 

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MAINONEGRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (TECHNICAL TRACK)

LOCATION: Nigeria

MainOne (An Equinix Company) is the leading provider of Wholesale and Enterprise connectivity and Data Center services across West Africa and the company partners with major global technology companies and regional telecom providers to service its customers. They are looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Internship Program (Technical Track).

If you are resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive, audacious and a self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, then you are our ideal candidate. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must be graduates with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper qualification or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree and yet to carry out their mandatory National Youth Service Program (open to prospective and current NYSC members)

Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities.

Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is essential.

BENEFIT:

Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will be given an opportunity to join one of our Technical Teams and get to learn, network, and work on existing tasks for a period of one (1) year.

APPLY