Application Deadline: 22 April 2025
LOCATION: Switzerland
The WTO has launched the application process for the next edition of its Young Professionals Programme, a one-year opportunity for early-career professionals from developing economies to gain hands-on experience of trade issues at the WTO Secretariat. The application period is open until 22 April 2025.
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 candidates from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat. A list of under-represented WTO members will be provided when the request for applicants is posted.
The request for applications for the Young Professionals Programme is published each year on the WTO external jobs platform. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. Applicants must submit a letter of motivation along with the completed online application.
BENEFIT:
Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 4,000. The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel costs.
Duration: One year without possibility of extension
