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28 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L08/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor in the Rules Division to assist in
technical cooperation and capacity-building work pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda.  This is a
special contract position of limited duration and is subj ect to a fast-track recruitment procedure as defined
below.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 115,600 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 forfunctions 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 their 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 availability
of funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Rules Division, which is responsible for,
inter alia , the Agreements on Anti-Dumping Practices, Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures, and Safeguards.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent will, under the
supervision of the Director of the Division, provide detailed technical
assistance, directly or through seminars and workshops, on issues relating
to the negotiations on rules to devel oping country participants in the
negotiations.  The incumbent will also provide implementation assistance
and policy advice to Member delegations and relevant governmental
branches.  The incumbent is also expected to develop and maintain
detailed teaching materials, including case studies and simulationexercises, to be used in seminars and workshops.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of
the Division, perform the following functions:
a) conduct research and prepare reports on legal, policy and technical
issues concerning contingent trade remedies and the Agreementswithin the Division's competence;
b) serve, to the extent his/her principal duties permit, as secretary
and/or legal officer to dispute settlement panels involving areas
within the Division's competence;
c) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
                                                          
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REQUIRED An advanced university degree in law or economics, including relevant
QUALIFICATIONS: studies in international law or economics, or equivalent proven
professional knowledge and exper tise.  A minimum of eight years'
practical experience, including several years of experience in the
contingent trade remedy area.  In-depth knowledge of WTO rules in
general and WTO trade-remedy rules in particular.  Familiarity withGATT/WTO case law regarding trade remedies and subsidies.  Clear
understanding of the functioning of the WTO and economic and financial
issues relevant for subsidies/countervail and anti-dumping.  Excellent
presentational skills, including the ability to explain complex technical
issues to untrained audiences.  Good knowledge and understanding of
problems faced by developing countri es in the implementation of WTO
rules obligations.  Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines,and to coordinate work and cooperate with others in a diverse
international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English and of Spanish or French, including an
ability to write accurately, concisely and quickly in at least one of theselanguages.  Knowledge of the third WTO official language would be an
asset.
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 L08/02 in the subject box.
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
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.