World Trade Organization WTO

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced university degree in economics, econometrics, international relations, law, environment studies, or other trade-related subjects relevant to the work of the WTO e.g. international investment law, trade and gender, etc.). Applicants must have obtained their advanced university degree by the time they submit their application.
Knowledge and Skills:
General knowledge of the work of the WTO.
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<li>Technical knowledge in one or more of the areas of work indicated above.</li>
<li>Good drafting skills in English. Ability to draft in French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a multicultural environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong interest in international trade and the multilateral trading system.</li>
<li>Commitment and passion for trade or WTO-related work.</li>
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Work Experience:
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<li>Minimum two (2) years of professional experience relevant to the work of the WTO.</li>
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Languages:
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<li>Fluency in English. A good working knowledge of either French or Spanish would be an advantage.</li>
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Information:
Preference shall be given to nationals from WTO Members without any representation as well as from developing and least developed countries (LDCs) Members with low representation (one, two or three staff members) at the professional level in the Secretariat (list below). Priority will be given to WTO Members from developing and LDCs that have no representation and have not participated in previous cohorts of the YPP (marked with an asterisk in list below).

Young Professionals - Council and Trade Negotiations

Young Professionals - Agriculture

Young Professionals - Dispute Settlement

Young Professionals - Accessions

Young Professionals - Economic Research and Statistics

Young Professionals - Government Procurement (GPA)

Young Professionals - Digital Trade

Young Professionals - Intellectual Property Rights

Young Professionals - Competition Policy

Young Professionals - Trade Finance