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28 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L11/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a pos ition of Economic Affairs Officer in the Trade and
Environment Division to assist in technical cooper ation and capacity-building work pursuant to the Doha
Development Agenda.  This is a special contract posit ion of limited duration and is subject to a fast-track
recruitment procedure as defined below.  Applic ations from men and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 71
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 81,600 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts for
functions of limited duration.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: The successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her duties by the
end of May 2002 at the latest.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  Th e contract may be renewed subject to the fully
satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing availabilityof funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Trade and Environment Division to help
the Secretariat implement technical-assistance-related aspects of the
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT).  Under thesupervision of the Director of the Division and Secretary of the TBT
Committee, the primary tasks of the incumbent will include:
a) participating in TBT technical assistance related missions (to
improve implementation of the Agreement and to enhance
participation of developing countries in international standard
setting);
b) assisting the TBT Committee to develop a TBT-related Technical
Cooperation Programme (i.e. to carry out a survey to assist
developing countries in identifying and prioritizing their needs in
the TBT field;  to analyse and co mpile the information supplied by
developing countries on technical cooperation needs;  and tocollect information from international, regional and national
organizations about current and planned TBT-related assistance);
c) developing and maintaining detailed teaching materials to be used
in seminars and workshops with the aim of providing practical
technical assistance to developing countries;
                                                          
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d) assisting in the implementation of the transparency provisions of
the TBT Agreement (i.e. notification obligations and theestablishment of enquiry points);  and
e) undertaking such other tasks as may be assigned to him/her to
support other members of the Division to carry out technical
assistance activities.  This work may also extend to other areas of
the Division's activities, notably trade and the environment.
REQUIRED Applicants must have a university degree in law, economics or
QUALIFICATIONS: international relations, or equi valent proven professional knowledge and
expertise.  An advanced degree in any of these fields is desirable.  The
position calls for a minimum of four years of practical experience in TBT
technical assistance activities.  In addition, a sound trade policy
background, including excellent knowledge of the WTO and issuespertaining to the implementation of  the TBT Agreement, including its
transparency provisions.  Ability to work independently and to cooperate
with others in a diverse international setting.  In addition, good computer
literacy and the willingness to travel.
LANGUAGES: Excellent know ledge of English together with a very good knowledge of
French and Spanish.
APPLICATIONS:
 2The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The
following special conditions therefore apply in this case and must be
strictly observed.
a) Only  applications submitted on the WTO application form
available from the WTO website ( www.wto.org/vacancies ) will be
accepted.
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the vacancy notice for which they are applying.
c) If a candidate is applying for more than one vacancy in this series,
a separate application form must  be used for each vacancy.
d) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
e) Completed forms should be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, Rue de LausanneCH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
e-mail: recruitment@wto.org
Important:  please take care to specify L11/02 in the subject box.
                                                          
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Applications will not be acknowledged. Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only successful
candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 19 April 2002