99-4052 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)106
30 September 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 398
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor in the Personnel Division..
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 111,000 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: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervisi on of the Director of the Personnel Division,
the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
(a) administration of entitlements of fixed-term and regular staff
(approximately 500) and providing policy advice related thereto;
(b) recruitment and selection;
(c) counselling staff on all work-related matters;(d) management of the organization’s staff development programme;(e) job classification;(f) administration of special service agreements and internship
programmes;
(g) drafting correspondence and administrative circulars.
DESIRABLE Theoretical knowledge equivalent to an advanced university degree in
QUALIFICATIONS: personnel management, law, public administration, or other relevant
discipline.  A minimum of eight years of practical experience, of whichat least four in an international organization, with evidence of exposure
to staff administration and job classification.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
qualifications.OFFICE(99)106
Page 2
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of either  English or French, with a very good
knowledge of the other sufficient to  communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.  Knowledge of Span ish would be a distinct advantage.
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 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: 25 November 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.