Education ​/ Teaching Intern

Location: Genf

## intern apply:
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posted 30+ days ago:
end date: january 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
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** Final date to receive applications:
** 31-12-2026the wto secretariat maintains three internship programmes for post-graduate students and recent graduates with an advanced university degree wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system. Only a limited number of such internships is 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:(1) the
** wto internship programme
** is open to post-graduate students and recent graduates with an advanced university degree from all wto members and countries or customs territories engaged in accession negotiations - wto internship programme(2) the
** china's ldcs, accessions and general internship programme**  – up to ten internships offered under this programme annually, reserved for post-graduate students or recent graduates with an advanced university degree from developing countries and least developed countries - china's ldcs and accessions programme(3) the
** wto support programme for doctoral studies** - reserved for post-graduate students from developing countries and least developed countries working on their ph.d thesis - wto support programme for doctoral studies
** rules and procedures for interns** (the following may vary, depending on the programme, so it is best to check the above links for information on a particular programme)
** eligibility:
** a candidate 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;
** either:*** + 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; and
* be at least 21 years at the time of the internship (and no older than 30 years old at the time of the internship for the china wto accessions internship programme and china general internship programme).a roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected. In addition to the internship programmes, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for specific tasks.

These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will be maintained on the roster for one year and no more.
** contractual terms and conditions:
** an agreement will be established between the intern and the director of the human resources division, specifying the conditions of service and details of any remuneration.paid interns receive a daily allowance of chf 60 (including weekends and official holidays falling within the selected period –
* except for interns recruited under the china's ldcs, accessions and general internship programme who will receive a daily allowance of chf 90*). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.internships take place in geneva, switzerland. Travel expenses to and from geneva cannot be paid by the wto (
* except for the
** china's ldcs, accessions and general internship programme and for the wto support programme for doctoral studies*****)**, and such travel is not covered by the organization's insurance. Interns are responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents for the duration of the internship.please be aware that the cost of living in geneva is quite high, and the allowance provided is intended as a supplement.

It is important to ensure you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your time in the area.internships are for a minimum of three months and up to a maximum of six months in total with no extension, are dependent on the needs of divisions, and may commence at any time during the year.  Depending on divisional needs, an internship may be split between two divisions (3 months and no less in each division and not exceeding six months in total).

In this case, the two internship assignments may be carried out at different times and not consecutively, as long as the applicant meets all the requirements for internship as per the …