99-4210 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)112
7 October 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 400
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Legal Officer in the Trade and Environment
Division.  Applications from men a nd women are equally welcome. Serving staff members interested in this
position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Officer - Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 111,000 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The functions are related to WTO activities in the area of trade and
environment.  Under the supervision of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent will carry out the following tasks:
(a) participate in the Secretariat’s activities under the ministerial work
programme on trade and environment, and any further activities in
this field that Members may agree upon;  this involves, inter alia ,
preparation of  expert technical analysis and policy advice relating
to trade and environment matters;
(b) service panels in disputes falling within the Division’s
responsibility;
(c) as required, participate in work relating to the Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade;
(d) participate in the Division's cooperation with other international
organizations as well as contacts with NGOs;
(e) participate in technical cooperation missions;  lecture, as required,
to delegates, WTO trainees, visiting groups.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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DESIRABLE A university degree in law.  A minimum of eight years experience in the
QUALIFICATIONS: area of trade policy.  An excellent knowledge of the WTO Agreements,
in particular as they relate to the work programme on trade and
environment. Organizational skills.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English or French with  a good knowledge of the other language;
knowledge of Spanish or additional languages would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications
will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 9 December 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.