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World Trade Organization jobs
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
- 8
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Consultant
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization's Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is seeking a Senior Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Consultant for a short-term engagement of up to 40 working days. The role supports EIF Phase Three (2025–2031), which shifts focus toward trade-related investment, private sector engagement, and innovative financing for Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The consultant will identify, engage, and advance strategic partnerships with non-traditional funding sources, including emerging bilateral donors, sovereign wealth funds, and impact investors, with a specific emphasis on Gulf and Asian regions. Key responsibilities include developing an engagement roadmap, facilitating high-level introductions, preparing briefing packages and advocacy materials, and building a pipeline of prospective partners. A critical deliverable is laying the foundation for at least two strategic funding partnerships to be formalized by 2027. The consultant will also mentor staff and transfer knowledge to strengthen the EIF's long-term resource mobilization capacity. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in resource mobilization and strategic partnerships, a strong network in emerging markets, and advanced skills in negotiation and communications.
Closes 7/22/2026Intern-Fisheries Subsidies Unit (Fish Team)-Rules Division
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is recruiting an Intern for the Fisheries Subsidies Unit within the Rules Division. This role offers post-graduate students practical experience in the multilateral trading system, specifically focusing on fisheries subsidies. The intern will report to the Head of the Fish Team and assist with conducting research, drafting briefing notes on fisheries legal frameworks and policies, and contributing to the work of the Committee on Fisheries Subsidies and the Negotiating Group on Rules. Responsibilities include data collection, analyzing best practices, and reporting on relevant meetings. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a duration of four to six months. It is designed for current post-graduate students or recent graduates in related fields such as economics, law, political science, or international relations. The intern will gain exposure to global, regional, and national fisheries management issues while working under strict deadlines. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple workstreams, and a desire to learn in a team environment. While the internship is paid with a daily allowance, travel and insurance costs are the responsibility of the intern. This opportunity is open to nationals of WTO Member states and Observer governments, subject to specific age and educational eligibility criteria.
Closes 7/26/2026Paralegal / Depositary Assistant
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization is seeking a Paralegal / Depositary Assistant within the Legal Affairs Division to support the Director-General in her capacity as depositary of the WTO Agreement and to assist the depositary team with daily operations. The role involves managing treaty instruments, handling member inquiries, conducting legal research, and preparing certified copies and notifications. Additionally, the incumbent will support dispute settlement panel and arbitration proceedings by organizing submissions, drafting summaries, compiling data, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to summarize complex information. The candidate must possess excellent English drafting skills and a foundational understanding of international treaty law and WTO dispute settlement procedures. This is a fixed-term contract for two years, open to external candidates and eligible WTO staff, with a focus on administrative and paralegal support rather than high-level legal advisory work.
Closes 8/11/2026Systems and Operations Engineer
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization is recruiting a Systems and Operations Engineer (Grade 6) within the Client Services Section of the Information Technology Solutions Division. Reporting to the Chief of CSS, the incumbent will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and client device services, including mobile device lifecycle management and security baselines. A key responsibility involves integrating predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into UEM and endpoint services to enable automated remediation and reduce manual workload. The role also requires managing enterprise printing services, administering Active Directory (groups, admin/service accounts), and providing backup support for Microsoft 365 and ServiceNow. The engineer must ensure operational resilience, optimize service delivery, and collaborate with internal IT teams and external providers. The candidate must possess strong technical expertise in endpoint management, Active Directory, and ITIL processes, alongside behavioral skills such as decisiveness, communication, and adaptability. The position aims to support the organization’s digital transformation by enhancing user experience and operational efficiency through data-driven KPIs and automation.
Closes 8/6/2026Legal Affairs Officer
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization is seeking a Legal Affairs Officer (Grade 7) for its Trade and Environment Division. Reporting to the Division Director, the incumbent will support committee and analytical work at the intersection of trade and environment, including climate change, circular economy, biodiversity, and sustainable value chains. Key responsibilities include servicing the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) and the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), drafting technical reports, briefs, and talking points, and conducting legal and policy research. The role also involves providing technical assistance, training, and cooperating with multilateral environmental agreements. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in international trade law or economics, excellent drafting and analytical skills, and at least three years of relevant experience, including on environment-related issues. Fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish as an asset. Only WTO Member nationals are eligible. This is a fixed-term contract of two years, renewable, based in Geneva.
Closes 7/31/2026Director
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is seeking a Director to lead the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). This senior leadership role involves overseeing a team of over 40 staff members responsible for the WTO's technical assistance and training programs for developing and least-developed countries. The Director will set strategic priorities, manage the implementation of training activities, and develop robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of these initiatives. A key responsibility is resource mobilization, requiring the ability to identify and coordinate financial support from the donor community. The incumbent must build and maintain relationships with WTO Members, international organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, and the private sector. Additionally, the role requires a forward-leaning approach to integrating AI and frontier technologies into capacity building delivery. The ideal candidate possesses extensive senior-level experience in formulating and evaluating technical cooperation programs within an international or multilateral context, along with strong political judgment, networking skills, and the ability to engage high-level stakeholders. The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, on a fixed-term contract.
Closes 7/23/2026HRIS Manager
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization is seeking an HRIS Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of its Human Resources Information System, Workday. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the incumbent will oversee system governance, configuration, data integrity, and continuous process improvement. Key responsibilities include defining governance protocols, optimizing Workday modules, developing dashboards for workforce analytics, and acting as the Subject Matter Expert for the system. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, IT, and external vendors to implement solutions, manage service-level agreements, and ensure compliance. The HRIS Manager will also empower business owners through training and self-service tools, while managing complex integrations and system updates. The candidate must possess deep technical expertise in Workday modules, database management, and project management, alongside strong leadership and communication skills to guide teams and stakeholders. This position aims to stabilize and enhance the organization's HR technology infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational efficiency.
Closes 7/23/2026Intern
World Trade Organization · CWR
The World Trade Organization (WTO) offers three distinct internship programmes designed for post-graduate students and recent graduates seeking practical experience in the multilateral trading system. The programmes include the general WTO Internship Programme, the China's LDCs, Accessions and General Internship Programme (reserved for candidates from developing and least developed countries), and the WTO Support Programme for Doctoral Studies (for PhD candidates from developing and least developed countries). Selections are merit-based, considering eligibility, academic qualifications, and expertise. Interns work full-time in Geneva, Switzerland, for a duration of three to six months, with no possibility of extension or re-entry after completing a six-month stint. Interns receive a daily allowance (CHF 60 or CHF 90 depending on the programme) but are responsible for their own travel and insurance. The role involves carrying out duties assigned by a supervisor and is not a pathway to staff employment. The posting emphasizes diversity and provides specific eligibility criteria regarding nationality, age, and academic status.
Closes 1/1/2027
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