WTO Internships: China’s LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme, Apply Now!
There is no opening or closing date for China’s LDCs and Accessions Programme applications, except for the applications to the China General Internship Programme which would be accepted between 1 January and 15 March 2024.
China’s LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme
China’s LDCs and Accessions Programme, sponsored by the Government of China, aims to help recent graduates and young professionals from least-developed countries (LDCs) and developing countries gain work experience at the WTO. The Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC) and the Accessions Division, in close coordination with the Human Resources Division, manage the implementation of the programme. The ITTC, Accessions Division and the Government of China meet annually to review the operation and implementation of the programme.
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General functions
Up to ten internships are offered under the Accessions and General Internship Programme annually. Five interns are placed in the Accessions Division of the WTO. The work of this division is to facilitate the negotiations between WTO members and countries/customs territories seeking to join the WTO. The remaining five interns are allocated to a specific division of the WTO Secretariat in accordance with the needs and priorities of the organization and based on the areas of interest of the applicant.
The areas of work may include accessions, agriculture, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights, government procurement (GPA), competition policy, market access, rules, trade and development, trade and environment, trade in services and investment, trade facilitation, trade policy analysis and trade-related technical assistance.
Assignments given to interns are intended to enhance their understanding of trade law, economics and trade policies more generally. The needs of the division are balanced with the capacity-building needs of the interns. Under the supervision of a professional staff member, interns are expected to assist the division in its regular work.
Duration
Up to 10 months.
Remuneration and benefits
Interns under the programme receive a daily allowance of CHF 90 (including weekends and official holidays that occur within the selected periods). In addition, travel expenses (economy class air fare) to and from Geneva are also covered by the programme.
Medical health insurance coverage is mandatory in Switzerland, and interns are responsible for organizing their own health insurance prior to commencing their internship at the WTO. In this respect, interns receive an extra CHF100 per month to subsidize their health insurance premium payments for the duration of their internship.
China’s LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme Eligibility
A candidate must:
- be a national of a least-developed country (LDC) or developing WTO member or an observer engaged in accession negotiations
- have completed his/her undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and have completed at least one year of his/her postgraduate studies
- be no older than 30
How to apply for the China’s LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme
Interested candidates, who meet the above criteria, should complete two steps for their application to be considered:
- Complete a general internship application form on the WTO external jobs platform
- Send a separate email to ChinaProgramme@wto.org for the internships based in the Accessions Division or to ChinaInternship@wto.org for internships in other divisions to indicate your interest in the China WTO Accessions and General Internship Programme, with a copy of your CV and your motivation letter.
There is no opening or closing date for applications, except for the applications to the China General Internship Programme which would be accepted between 1 January and 15 March 2024.
Additional information
The granting of an internship does not entail the right to a vacancy in another part of the Secretariat. Interns may nevertheless apply for any external vacancies.
Who has participated so far? Please click here to see the complete list of Accession Internship Programme “Alumni”, and read about their experiences.
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