The World Trade Organization (WTO) is accepting applications for the Young Professional Program 2025. The participants of this program will work in Switzerland. It is a paid program for young professionals from both developing and least-developed countries. The applicant’s country of origin must be a member of WTO. The organization aims to develop the expertise of young professionals in international trade. The program is giving an opportunity to the young leaders to work alongside the employees of WTO. Hence, learning about international trade and building skills through practical work. It is one of the best chances to work with a leading trade organization.
Since it is a paid program, participants do not have to worry about their expenses. The Young Professional program covers their living providing a good monthly salary of CHF 4000 along travel and medical charges. Besides, it is helping the participants in their career development and professional skills such as Trade and development, policies, and dispute settlement. During the one-year duration, the participants will work in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Young Professional Program allows the participants to choose three areas of interest. You must choose your priority in order. The organization will assign particular divisions to the candidate accordingly. If you are interested in working with the World Trade Organization in its office in Geneva, do not miss this opportunity.
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Benefits of Young Professional Program at WHO
Indeed working with the World Trade organization itself is a huge benefit. The Young Professional program provides:
- Monthly stipend of CHF 4,000, offering financial aid throughout the duration of the WTO programme.
- Comprehensive health insurance to safeguard participants’ health and welfare.
- Travel expenses are covered by the programme.
- The WTO Programme 2025 fosters career growth in international trade.
- Participants in the WTO YPP will gain valuable insights into the operations of the World Trade Organization.
- Opportunity to work at the WTO Secretariat in Switzerland.
Fields of Work for young Professional Program
- Trade Development
- Trade policy analysis
- Digital Trade
- Trade in Services and Investment
- Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures
- Competition Policy
- Council and Trade Negotiations
- Trade-Related Technical Assistance
- Investment Facilitation for Development
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Market Access (tariffs and non-tariff barriers)
- Technical Barriers to Trade
- Economic Research and Statistics
- Accessions
- Dispute Settlement
- Trade and Gender
- Trade and Environment
- Trade Remedies (anti-dumping and countervailing duties)
- Climate change
- Trade Facilitation
- Communications and External Relations
- Government Procurement
Eligibility criteria for Young Professionals program
To be eligible for the program Young Professionals, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria below,
- Must be a national of a World Trade Organization member state
- have an advanced university degree in law, economics, and other international trade-related subjects relevant to WTO work
- Moreover, the applicant must 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 1 January,2025 of the YPP, if selected.
- Strong interest in international trade and a dedication to work with the World Trade Organization.
- Moreover, the applicant must be proficient in English language. Proficiency in one of the WTO’s official languages, French or Spanish, is an advantage.
- must have an interest and similarity with the working of WTO
Deadline for WTO Young Professional Program
The last date to apply for WHO Young professional program is April 02,2024.
How to Apply for the WTO Young Professional Program ?
The application process for the Young Professional Program is through an online platform. Before you apply for the program, do go through eligibility criteria. Apply as early as possible for the smooth application process. Also, the program encourages women to apply.
If you are not sure if your country is eligible for the program. You can find the eligible country list on the same page for application. Priority is given to the applicants of WTO member countries with no representation.
You can either upload your resume to fill the application, or apply manually. Carefully register your account, and provide accurate information in the application and apply before the deadline.
To apply for the program, click the link below
