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17 March 2000
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Entry-level Positions
1. The Secretariat of WTO is seeking qualified pers ons for inclusion in a roster of candidates who
could be considered as and when specific vacancies  arise for entry-level positions. Applications from
men and women are equally welcome. Serving staff wish ing to be considered are also invited to apply.
2. The positions in question are in the operational/substantive divisions1 of the WTO;  support
function positions are not concerned.
3. If selected for consideration in relation to  a specific vacancy, candidates will be invited to
Geneva for interview and testing.  Candidates s hould indicate any preferences they may have for
particular areas of WTO's work.
4. The WTO secretariat is small (500 staff) and the number of vacancies accordingly limited.  It is
estimated that from five to ten entry-level vacancies  will occur in the next 24 months in the divisions
concerned.
5. Candidates who have previously been accepted ont o the roster of candidates may express their
continued interest provided they still meet the elig ibility qualifications set out below, and should up-date
their CVs.
QUALIFICATIONS:6. In order to be eligible, a candidate should pref erably not be over 32 years of age, and should
have the following profile:
a) an advanced university degree in economics, law, international relations, or a related
discipline, with a demonstrated specialization in international trade or international law
(Candidates should list the contents of courses related to WTO's work.);
b) excellent knowledge of English, French or  Spanish, preferably with knowledge of one
or both of the others;  and an ability to draft quickly and accurately;
c) operational familiarity with PC information systems and standard software packages;d) ability to establish and maintain good working relations within a multi-cultural
environment.
                                                
     1The divisions concerned are:
Accessions Ministerial SessionsAgriculture and Commodities RulesCouncil Technical CooperationDevelopment TextilesEconomic Research and Analysis Trade and EnvironmentExternal Relations Trade and FinanceIntellectual Property Trade in ServicesLegal Affairs Trade Policies Review
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Preference will be given to candidates with some relevant working experience.
GENERAL DUTIES:
7. In general terms, duties include:
a) assistance in collection, analysis, interpreta tion and organization of material of concern
to the division;
b) assistance in the servicing of meetings  of WTO bodies, includi ng preparation and
follow-up of such meetings;
c) preparation of reports, documents and communications of economic and/or legal
nature, dealing with the work of the division;
d) dealing with matters relatin g to the interpretation and operation of WTO articles and
provisions, as well as WTO instruments and arrangements;
e) background work for the provision of t echnical assistance to Members and acceding
countries.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:8. The starting annual salary is approximately Swiss francs 78.800, - net p.a. (grade 7)
There is a package of expatriate benefits for elig ible staff, as well as social security coverage. 
Initial appointments are for two years.
APPLICATIONS:9. All applications
2 will be acknowledged, although a delay in answering must be expected.  Only
applicants possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into consideration.
An application form may be downloade d from the WTO website -www.wto.org -under
"vacancies"- or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre William Rappard154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Applications should be submitted by mail or fax only to the above address .
CLOSING DATE FOR
APPLICATIONS: 31 May 2000
                                                
     2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted .