World Trade Organization

📌 WTO Young Professionals Programme 2026: Apply Now

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is now open for applications for the 2026 cohort! 🌍✨

This prestigious one-year programme offers young professionals from underrepresented WTO Member countries a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international trade.

🎯 Programme Overview

📅 Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
📝 Contract Type: Young Professionals Programme (1-year, non-renewable)
📍 Location: WTO Secretariat, Geneva, Switzerland
💰 Monthly Salary: CHF 4,000
👤 Eligibility: Applicants must be 32 years or younger as of January 1, 2026, and must be nationals of a WTO Member country with low or no professional representation in the WTO Secretariat.

💡 Why Apply for the WTO YPP?

✅ Gain valuable experience in international trade.
✅ Work with global trade experts in a multicultural environment.
✅ Enhance your knowledge of WTO operations, trade negotiations, and policies.
✅ Improve your career prospects in international organizations, government agencies, and trade institutions.

🏆 General Functions

Selected Young Professionals will be assigned to a specific WTO division based on their interests and the organization's priorities. They can choose up to three areas of work, such as:

📌 Trade Policy Analysis
📌 Digital Trade
📌 Agriculture
📌 Climate Change
📌 Competition Policy
📌 Trade and Development
📌 Trade Finance
📌 Intellectual Property Rights
📌 Trade Remedies (anti-dumping and countervailing duties)
📌 Dispute Settlement

📍 For the full list, visit the WTO YPP page.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education:
✔️ Advanced university degree in economics, international relations, law, environment studies, or other trade-related fields.

📌 Work Experience:
✔️ At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience.

🗣 Language Skills:
✔️ Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

🌍 Nationality:
✔️ Only applicants from WTO Member countries (especially from developing and least developed countries) are eligible.

🚀 Application Process

🔹 Step 1: Prepare your CV and Cover Letter (highlight your motivation and areas of interest).
🔹 Step 2: Submit your application through the WTO recruitment portal:
👉 Apply Here
🔹 Step 3: If shortlisted, participate in assessments, interviews, or reference checks.

⏳ Deadline: April 21, 2025 – Apply early!

🔥 Final Thoughts

The WTO Young Professionals Programme is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a career in international trade. If you’re passionate about global trade policies, negotiations, and economic development, don’t miss this chance! 🌎📈

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