Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for 2027 WTO Graduate Internship Program.
About World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Trade Organization (WTO) is a global institution that regulates international trade and promotes fair and predictable trade rules among member countries. Established in 1995, the organization provides a platform for negotiating trade agreements, resolving trade disputes, and monitoring national trade policies. The WTO works to reduce trade barriers, support economic cooperation, and encourage sustainable development through open markets. By promoting transparency and rules-based trade, the World Trade Organization plays a key role in strengthening the global trading system and supporting economic growth worldwide.
Summary
- Company: World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Job Title: WTO Graduate Internship Program
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Nigeria
Job Title: WTO Graduate Internship Program
Job Summary
- The WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for post-graduate students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO Secretariat in Geneva.
- There are three internship programmes at the WTO. (1) The WTO Internship Programme is open to post-graduate students from all WTO members and countries or customs territories engaged in accession negotiations; (2) The China LDC and Accessions Programme (also known as the China WTO Accession Internship Programme); and (3) 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
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Qualifications and Requirements for 2027 WTO Graduate Internship Program:
To be considered for the 2026 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.
World Trade Organization Internship Duration and Reward
- 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 for WTO Internship 2027
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
Deadline
31st December, 2026
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Method of Application
To apply for the 2025 WTO Internship Program, interested and qualified applicants should note the following;
- Intake to the WTO Internship Programme is on an ongoing basis, with no specific recruitment period.
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Candidates should submit their applications through the WTO external jobs platform and only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
- The system provides instructions for online application procedures. A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.
- Suitable applications are maintained on the roster for one year.
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