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21 September 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 447
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Trade
and Finance Division.  Applications  from men and women, including serving staff members interested
in this position, are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic A ffairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING  SALARY :A pproximately Swiss francs 95,800 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The position is in the Trade and Finance Division, which is
responsible for WTO work on Trade and Investment, the Agreements
on Trade-Related Investment M easures (TRIMs) and on measures
taken for Balance-of-Payments purposes, and for the WTO’s relations
with the IMF and the World Bank.
Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will act as
Secretary of the TRIMs Committee.  This involves
a) organizing all logistical and procedural matters related to the
preparation and conduct of meetings;
b) providing guidance and advice to the Chairperson on technical,
substantive and policy issues;
c) producing studies and analyses for WTO Members on TRIMs
issues;
d) undertaking technical assistance;  servicing dispute panels on
TRIMs issues;
e) representing the WTO on TRIMs issues in seminars, etc.
The incumbent may be called upon to contribute to research and
analytical work on other issues covered by the Division.
                                                          
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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144REQUIRED University degree in economics or law.  A minimum of five years’
QUALIFICATIONS: practical experience.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English or French and a very good
knowledge of the second language.  A knowledge of Spanish would be
an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" - or requested from:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, Rue de Lausanne
CH-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: 16 November 2001
                                                          
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.