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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is looking for talented, highly qualified and dynamic individuals to join the 2024 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). A call for applications is now open for the programme, which aims at providing young professionals with an opportunity to develop their skills and gain experience in the field of international trade. Launched in 2016, the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a technical assistance programme overseen by the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Co-operation and funded by the Global Trust Fund. It is part of the WTO Secretariat’s efforts to increase diversity and broaden the members’ representation. The selected young professionals are allocated to a specific division of the Secretariat in accordance with the needs and priorities of the organization and based on the areas of interest of the young professionals. The candidates spend a year in the Secretariat learning about the organization’s work and contributing to its activities. The YPP is a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience. YPP alumni have gone on to hold positions in international organizations (including the WTO), national governments and the private sector, working in the field of multilateral diplomacy and global trade. Requirements - Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2023, from eligible countries are invited to submit their applications. - Candidates must also meet the other requirements of the programme. - The selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat for one year, starting in January 2024. - Applicants must be citizens from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) and members of the WTO. Duration One year without possibility of extension. Remuneration and benefits Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 3,500. The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel costs. How to Apply - The online application form can be accessed on the WTO e-Recruitment website and should be completed by 13 April 2023. - Preference is given to nationals from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat. Application Deadline: 13 April 2023. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Professionals Programme 2024 Join us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAM, LINKDIN. #OpportunityFree Read the full article

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NL MFA) launched the Youth at Heart Strategy in 2020, putting young people at the heart of international policymaking, and investing in education and youth employment. . This strategy aims to improve the prospects of young people in the Sahel region, Horn of Africa, Middle East, and North Africa, as these focus regions have very young populations The International Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) will contribute to achieving the ambitions outlined in the strategy and ensure that NL MFA policies are better geared to match the reality of young people in the focus regions and beyond. The committee works with the ministry on several different themes. Every few months they will cooperate with the ministry on different themes, ranging from youth entrepreneurship to sexual health education, to policies related to digitalization. The Committee also functions as an interactive platform between youth and staff of the NL MFA. Young people from both the Netherlands and the focus regions will be part of the advisory committee. Being part of the YAC is also a learning process where room is given to ask questions and receive feedback. The YAC’s pilot phase ran from November 2021 to January 2023. Many important lessons were learned during this period, which has been helpful in ensuring a strong and robust second cohort. In the past year and a half, the YAC has been working extensively with the ministry on themes like Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and skills and jobs programs. In addition to this, the YAC has contributed to the Policy Note for Foreign Trade & Development Cooperation and to the Africa Strategy of the ministry. They have spoken on several on- and offline events and record their own podcast ‘Hello, Future Speaking’. Requirements - 18-29 years of age as of March 23rd, 2023. - English language proficiency at B1 level or above. - (Online) intercultural communication skills. - Flexibility and availability to work 10 hours a week and attend online meetings as well as meet-up weeks in the Netherlands. - Reside in one of the focus regions: the Sahel, Horn of Africa, Middle East, North Africa, and the Netherlands. - Active in your local community and possess a large network of young people. - Socially involved and interested in development issues and foreign policy. - Able to handle perceived hierarchy and age differences. - Experience in working in a professional context. - Able to manage expectations, and provide clarity, transparency, and flexibility in the given assignment. - Growth potential. - Additional expertise and experience in the field of meaningful youth participation are seen as a plus, but not a requirement. Salary and Benefits - Monthly remuneration of €158. - All costs to and from the Netherlands (including visas, flights, and accommodation) will be covered. Responsibilities and Duties - Attend bi-annual meet-up weeks in the Netherlands in which goals and plans are determined jointly between the YAC and NL MFA (June 2023, January 2024, June 2024, and January 2025) - Liaise with NL MFA policy officers to define the collaboration around selected themes and policy areas. - Start conversations and work together with young people and relevant parties in your region and country. - Conduct research, create products (such as podcasts), and draft youth-centered development policy advice through thematic « tracks » and « sprints. » - Tracks: A long project with many instances of collaboration. - Sprints: A short, often one-time activity such as a brainstorming session or event. - Take up the role as a YAC member in a professional, confident, proactive, and flexible manner. - Make sure the questions or task, the envisioned result or product, and the timeframe are well understood. - Take ownership of the process and the result, including ensuring equal sharing of tasks between members involved in a track (track leader and other members). - Be readily available to regularly communicate via online messaging apps, email, etc. - Communicate openly and transparently with the MFA policy officers and/or NJR about any challenge during the cooperation, or in case certain meetings cannot be attended. - Take freedom and be creative in arriving at the agreed result/product, making use of any method you deem helpful. - As the YAC engages in public events, you must be willing to be seen in the public eye, both online and offline (arrangements can be made to ensure safety if necessary, such as using pseudonyms and image censoring). International Youth Advisory Committee Selection Procedure - Round 1: Selection based on CV - Round 2: Selection based on motivation - Round 3: Interview Please upload your CV and cover letter along with the application form. Note: only applicants who get invited for the interview will be contacted by April 7th. Interviews will take place between 17-20th of April. please note: due to the high amount of applications received from Kenya and Nigeria we will close applications for these countries on Sunday 19-03-23 23:59 (CET). Please note: due to the unexpectedly high amount of applications we are monitoring the applications closely and have the right to close applications for some or all countries. We cannot take applications through other mediums than our Typeform. Application Deadline: March 24, 2023, at 23:59 CET (might be closed beforehand if the number of applications surpasses our capacity) For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the NL MFA International Youth Advisory Committee Join us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAM, LINKEDIN #OpportunityFree Read the full article

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— entry for the poster for call for application 2020 that i designed got selected. — for this we put actual ad of the announcement in classified pages of the newspapers in three languages Hindi, Korean and in English.