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World Trade Organization (World Trade Organization) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official World Trade Organization application page.
- Open roles
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- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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Ethics Officer
World Trade Organization · CWR
The Ethics Officer will be the first formally designated ethics officer at the WTO, playing a pioneering role in shaping the Secretariat’s ethics architecture. The position involves developing and implementing ethics policies, providing confidential ethics advice, managing conflicts of interest and outside activities, designing ethics training programs, and contributing to risk-based ethics monitoring. The role requires strong technical expertise in ethics and compliance, change-management skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with senior management and other divisions. The successful candidate will help foster a culture of integrity and ethical conduct across the organization.
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Operations Officer
World Trade Organization · CWR
The Operations Officer will support the efficient functioning of the Fish Fund Secretariat, a partnership between the WTO, FAO, IFAD, and the World Bank aimed at helping developing and least-developed country WTO Members implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Key responsibilities include managing operational and administrative functions, coordinating grant and contract workflows, supporting financial administration including budgeting and reporting, maintaining documentation, preparing governance materials, and ensuring smooth coordination with internal WTO services and external partners. The role requires strong administrative, financial, and operational management skills with experience in grant management, procurement, and international development cooperation. The position is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers a two-year fixed-term contract with potential for extension.
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Legal/Economic Affairs Officer
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization (WTO) seeks a Legal/Economic Affairs Officer in the Accessions Division, an entry-level professional position with a two-year fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting accession Working Parties as Secretary or Co-Secretary, drafting reports and briefing notes, providing advice on accession matters, organizing technical assistance activities, and conducting research on trade-related issues. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Division Director and contribute to the WTO's mission of facilitating integration of new members into the multilateral trading system. This position requires strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, along with knowledge of WTO agreements and accession processes.
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Digital Learning Technology Specialist
World Trade Organization · CWR
The Digital Learning Technology Specialist supports the technical operation, development, and expansion of the WTO's e-Learning programme within the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). Key responsibilities include managing the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring system reliability and security, fostering learner engagement through gamification and analytics, supporting platform integrations, and contributing to digital learning experiences. The role requires close collaboration with IT services, instructional designers, and subject-matter experts. The incumbent will configure LMS features, troubleshoot technical issues, monitor participation and engagement, maintain help desk functions, and support innovation in digital learning technologies including AI integration. The position also involves supporting virtual classrooms, digital content development, and UX improvements for online training programs.
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Intern
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization (WTO) offers internships for post-graduate students and recent graduates with advanced university degrees to gain practical experience in the multilateral trading system. Interns work in Geneva, Switzerland, for a minimum of three months up to six months, with no extensions allowed. Interns are not considered staff members but must adhere to the same duties and obligations as regular staff. They are expected to work full-time and carry out assigned duties. The internship is unpaid, except for a daily allowance of CHF 60 (or CHF 90 for specific programs), which is intended as a supplement to living costs. Travel expenses to Geneva are not covered by the WTO, and interns must arrange their own insurance. Interns may be assigned to different divisions, but must complete at least three months in each. The internship does not guarantee future employment at the WTO, though interns may apply for external vacancies. Selection is based on merit, eligibility criteria, academic qualifications, and expertise.
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Director
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization seeks a Director to lead the Development Division, which supports WTO bodies and coordinating groups focused on trade and development issues. The role involves advising top management, overseeing research and policy advice on trade and development, managing a team of 25+ staff, building relationships with Members and external partners, and representing the WTO in public and academic functions. The Director must provide technical support to committees like the Committee on Trade and Development and the Sub-Committee on LDCs, oversee Aid-for-Trade programs, and contribute to the WTO's reform process. The position requires extensive experience in trade and development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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