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The WTO is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade. With effective cooperation in the United Nations System, governments use the organization to establish, revise, and enforce the rules that govern international trade.
The WTO Secretariat maintains three internship programmes for post-graduate students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system. Only a limited number of such internships are available. Internship selections are based on merit, eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and expertise.
The programmes, listed below, are designed to increase diversity at the WTO, and more information about each may be found in the links provided alongside:
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The WTO is committed to providing training to its staff so that the organization can carry out its mandate and adapt to new challenges. Training courses and career/personal development are key ingredients to ensuring that staff members keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
Staff are offered opportunities to improve their effectiveness in their current job, and to prepare for new tasks or a change of role. Learning needs are reviewed at an individual, departmental and organisational level so that both staff and the organization benefit. The WTO's Learning Service uses a variety of methods to cater for the learning and development needs of staff, such as training courses, learning networks, mentoring and coaching.
Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 i.e INR 4962 (including weekends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
They take care of you and your loved ones and will support you with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights:
The WTO is conscious of the need for a good work-life balance and therefore offers a range of options to ensure that staff can reach a good balance between their work life and personal life. These options include flexible working arrangements (e.g. staggered work hours, various working schedules, telecommuting) and part-time work.
A career at the WTO Secretariat means a lot of things. You will be working in a truly diverse environment, interacting with more than 600 staff members from about 80 countries. You will have the opportunity to work in the WTO's three official languages - English, French and Spanish - and participate in the evolution of multilateral trade. If you find this appealing, a career at the WTO could be for you!
Eligibility:
To apply for this role, just click on the "Apply on employer site" button below, which navigates to the career page where the application can be submitted directly.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
India
Indian Citizen
Indian Permanent Resident
Indian Temporary Work Visa