Intern

The WTO Secretariat offers internship programmes for post-graduate students and recent graduates with an advanced university degree to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system. Internships are full-time, based in Geneva, Switzerland, and last between three to six months.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties assigned by the supervisor full-time during the internship period.
• Participate in the internship programme for a minimum of three months and up to six months.
• Complete evaluations at the end of the internship, including supervisor evaluation and self-evaluation.

Requirements

• Be a national of a WTO member state or a country or customs territory engaged in accession negotiations.
• Have completed undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline.
• Be currently enrolled in a master's degree with at least one year completed; or have completed a master's degree programme and be enrolled in a higher-level postgraduate programme (including doctoral studies); or have completed a postgraduate degree (master's degree or PhD) within the past two years at the time of selection.
• Be at least 21 years old at the time of the internship.
• For the China WTO Accessions Internship Programme and China General Internship Programme, be no older than 30 years old at the time of the internship.
• Internships last a minimum of three months and up to a maximum of six months with no extension.
• Interns are expected to work full-time and carry out duties assigned by their supervisor.
• Interns are not considered officials or staff members but are bound by the same duties and obligations as regular staff members.
• Interns may be issued a Swiss legitimation card type "H" serving as a work and residence permit for the duration of the internship.
• Interns must have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during the internship as travel expenses and insurance are generally not covered by WTO except for specific programmes.
• Internship selections are based on merit, eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and expertise.

Skills

• Human Resources Support
• Internship Program Participation
• Multilateral Trading System Knowledge
• Academic Research
• Postgraduate Studies
• Full-time Work Commitment
• Compliance with Staff Duties
• Work Permit Management

Languages

English, French