Application Deadline: Not Specified
The WTO Internship Program offers post-graduate students from WTO member and observer countries valuable experience working at the WTO Secretariat in Geneva. It includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and a monthly stipend of CHF 1800. There are three internship options: the general WTO Internship Programme for students from all WTO members and accession negotiation countries, the China LDC and Accessions Programme, and the WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies.
The division to which the intern is assigned determines the precise nature of the work to be undertaken.
The following are the areas of work
- Trade law
- Economics
- Statistics
- Trade policy
- Languages
- Administration (procurement, finance, human resources)
- Information, communication and external relations
- Information management
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2024 WTO Internship, you must:
- Be a national of a WTO member state or a country or customs territory engaged in accession negotiations
- Have completed his/her undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline and have completed at least one year of his/her postgraduate studies
- Be at least 21 years old and a maximum of 30 years old during the internship
Duration and Rewards
- The WTO Internship will run for up to a maximum of six months
- Interns receive a daily allowance of (over $60) CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period)
- Medical health insurance coverage
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form to be completed online
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- Passport
- Academic transcript