Call for applications made for WTO sponsored Young Professionals Program

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World Trade Organisation (WTO) members with low or no professional representation in the WTO Secretariat have been urged to apply for the WTO Young Professional Program to enhance their knowledge of WTO and skills in international trade issues

This is a unique opportunity for qualified young professionals up to the age of 32 years with beneficiaries set to receive fully funded sponsorship in Geneva, Switzerland.

This fully Funded One-Year Training Program will give professionals hands-on Experience about the WTO and International Trade Issues, and all selected Fellows will work at the WTO Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.

The selected professionals will also be given a salary of CHF 4000, Medical Cover, and Travel costs. The WTO YPP is set to start in January 2026, and applicants have been cautioned against paying any charges.

The Purpose of the Program is to gain Knowledge about International Trade, rules, policies, development, rights, Technical and other Issues.

Areas of Work

The program provides a one-year, non-extendable opportunity to gain practical experience at the WTO. Applicants can indicate up to three preferred areas of WTO work, ranked in order of preference.

Eligibility Criteria

Be a national of a WTO member state.

Education: Possess an advanced university degree in:

Law, Economics or other international trade-related subjects relevant to WTO work

Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.

Language: Fluent in English.

Age: Must not exceed 32 years.

You need to apply online through the WTO external jobs platform and all applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 21st April 2025.

Relatedly, the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the Institute of Global Affairs at The American College of Greece (ACG) have opened application opportunities for 5th ELIAMEP-ACG Summer Academy.

The sessions will take place from the 14th to the 19th of July 2025 in Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese, Greece.

The ELIAMEP-ACG Summer Academy has established itself as a prestigious cross-border initiative, bringing together graduate students, young professionals, and rising leaders from across the Mediterranean, Europe, and beyond.

The Academy has fostered in-depth dialogue and analysis on complex global and regional challenges, empowering participants with the tools and knowledge to address issues at the intersection of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and international cooperation.

Programme structure and focus

The 5th ELIAMEP-ACG Summer Academy provides an immersive educational experience with a strong focus on leadership development in the Mediterranean context.

Participants will engage in specialised workshops on conflict management, negotiation techniques, and international cooperation, acquiring practical skills while exploring the unique geopolitical and economic challenges of the Mediterranean region.