WTO Young Trade Leaders Program 2026

To be considered for the WTO Young Trade Leaders Program 2026, you must be:

• between the ages of 18 and 30 on the closing date for applications with a strong interest in international trade.
• a citizen of a WTO member.
• neither currently affiliated with the WTO, nor have a relative who is currently WTO-affiliated.
• able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English – knowledge of a second WTO working language (French or Spanish) is an asset.
• attuned to the need for diplomacy, show a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, willing to foster understanding of trade issues, and promote constructive dialogue.
• committed to participate fully throughout the one-year programme (July 2024-June 2025).

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• CV (no more than two pages)
• 2-3 minute video in which they briefly introduce themselves, express their interest in the programme and explain the impact they hope to have as a Young Trade Leader
• Written contribution: Maximum of 300 words, answering the question: “How can trade positively contribute to people and planet?”

How to Apply

• Click the Email Apply button to send your application.
• If you need guidance preparing your CV, create an ATS-compliant CV here.
• Prepare for common recruitment tests such as the Watson Glaser by practising freely on our platform here.
• After applying, track your application progress and send follow-up emails directly from your Thrive dashboard here.

The Thrive Team wishes you the very best.