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5 October 2000
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO Appellate Body
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 415
The WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor, in the Secretariat which provides legal
support to the WTO Appellate Body.  Applications fr om men and women are equally welcome.  Serving
staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor, Grade 101
STARTING  SALARY :A pproximately Swiss francs 131,900 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: Initial fixed-term appointment for two years
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: 1 June 2001GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Appellate Body
Secretariat, the incumbent will a ssist in providing legal advice and
support to the Appellate Body.  The tasks include:
a) to assist Appellate Body Members in the conduct of appeals
and other cases;
b) to prepare opinions and analyses on the WTO Agreement and
the dispute settlement rules and procedures for the Membersof the Appellate Body;
c) to research and draft papers as required in the fields of
international trade and public international law generally;  and
d) to direct and supervise the wo rk of junior lawyers and support
staff as part of a team working on particular cases.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS:An advanced university degree in law, including studies in
international trade law and public international law;  a minimum of
ten years of relevant legal practice experience;  excellent knowledge
of legal and economic issues relating to the WTO Agreement,international economic law and public international law.  Experience
with litigation or with a judicial pr ocess, e.g. courts or quasi-judicial
agencies, an asset.  Ability to work independently and to cooperate
with others in a challenging, busy work environment.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a grade lower if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Englis h, including a demonstrated ability to
write accurately, concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of additional
languages, especially French or Spanish, is desirable.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Completed forms should be returned to the above-mentioned
address.
All applications will be acknowledged, 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: 8 December 2000
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.