The World Trade Organization, WTO is currently receiving applications for 2026 internship program.
Nigeria and other developing countries in the world are eligible for the comprehensive program.
WTO Internship Programme offers an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO.
Internship programmes at the WTO are divided into three:
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)
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.
Areas of work at WTO include:
Trade law
Economics
Statistics
Trade policy
Languages
Administration (procurement, finance, human resources)
Information, communication and external relations
Information management
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply for 2026 WTO Internship, candidates must prepare to submit the following documents;
– Application Form to be completed online
– Statement of Purpose
– CV/Resume
– Letter of recommendation
– Passport
– Academic transcript
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the 2026 WTO Internship, you must:
– Come from a developing country.
– 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.
BENEFITS
– Daily allowance of over $60
– CHF 1800 monthly allowance
– Training
– Mentorship
– Medical health insurance
APPLICATION LINK: Interested individual should CLICK HERE to start the application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December, 31st 2025.
