About this scholarship
The WTO Young Professionals Programme was launched in 2016 as an opportunity for qualified young professionals from developing and least-developed countries that are members of the WTO 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 other regional and international organizations. The Programme is part of the Secretariat’s efforts to increase diversity and broaden the representation of the membership.
Eligibility
A candidate must:
- Be a national of a WTO member state
- Have an advanced university degree in law, economics, and other international trade-related subjects and 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 nationals from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat. A list of unrepresented WTO members will be provided when the request for applicants is posted.
Scholarship Benefit
- Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 4,000.
- The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel costs.
How to apply?
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.
Additional Information
Being a young professional does not entail the right to a vacancy in another part of the Secretariat. Young professionals may nevertheless apply for external vacancies.
Application Period
The application deadline is 2nd April 2024
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