The World Trade Organization (WTO) offers several internship programs catered to post-graduate students, with selections based on merit, considering eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and expertise.
There are three distinct internship programs available at the WTO:
The WTO Internship Programme is open to post-graduate students from all WTO member countries, as well as countries or customs territories involved in accession negotiations.
The China LDC and Accessions Programme, additionally referred to as the China WTO Accession Internship Programme.
The WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies. Both the second and third programs are specifically designated for post-graduate students from developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs).
These internship initiatives are crafted to enhance the diversity within the WTO.
WTO Internship Programme:
The WTO Internship Programme offers post-graduate students from WTO member and observer nations the chance to acquire valuable experience by working directly within the WTO.
Responsibilities:
Interns are tasked with assignments aimed at deepening their understanding of the WTO and trade policies at large. Additionally, internships may involve work in specialized areas such as finance, human resources, language services, IT, and communications. The specific nature of the tasks is determined by the division to which the intern is assigned. Many interns contribute in the following domains:
Duration:
Internships can last for up to a maximum of six months.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, a candidate must:
Be a national of a WTO member state or a country or customs territory involved in accession negotiations.
Have completed undergraduate studies in a relevant field and at least one year of postgraduate studies.
Be between 21 and 30 years old during the internship.
Application Process:
Candidates are required to submit their applications through the WTO external jobs platform. Only the ones decided on for interviews might be contacted. The online application system provides clear instructions for the application process. A roster of qualified candidates is maintained from which interns are selected. Suitable applications remain on the roster for up to one year.
