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19 May 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 494
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Agriculture and
Commodities Division.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members who
are interested are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 7STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 84,300 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-te rm contract for two years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervisi on of the Director of the Agriculture and
Commodities Division the incumbent will service the Committees on
Agriculture and on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, as well as thenegotiations in agriculture.  The incumbent will carry out related tasks
under the guidance and direct supervision of senior staff members.  The
tasks include:
(a) drafting of documents, summary reports, agendas, Chairman's
notes, and other documents related to the work of the Committees
and/or the negotiations;
(b) assisting in the organization and presentation of  training sessions
on the Agreement on Agriculture and/or the Agreement on the
Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures;  drafting of
training materials on the Agreement on Agriculture, the SPSAgreement, the negotiations and the WTO;
(c) responding to ad hoc  requests, from both within and outside the
organization, for information about matters related to the work of
the Division and the WTO;
(d) representation of the WTO at meetings of other international or
regional bodies;
(e) provision of support to WTO dispute resolution panels, including
organizational tasks;  and
(f) support for the other work of the Division as necessary.OFFICE(03)/39
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REQUIRED In addition to a basic university degree, theoretical knowledge and/or
QUALIFICATIONS: proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree
level in economics, agricultural economics, law or a closely related topic,
with specialization in international trade.  Knowledge of trade-related
policy issues in the area of agriculture and food products would be useful.Up to four years of relevant experience. Good presentation skills.  Ability
to use word processing, PowerPoint and similar software.  Ability to work
as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English language skills, including a demonstrated ability to write
accurately, concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of French or Spanish, with
ability to lecture in the language(s), would be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
 1Please use the online application form which may be downloaded from the
WTO website – www.wto.org - under "vacancies".  If you are unable to
download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the HumanResources Section requesting the form.  A completed form may also besubmitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org                  Fax::  +41-22-739 5772
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not necessary
to follow your application up with copies of qualifications, previous
employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form the
Vacancy Notice No. 494 of their application.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the
successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about progress of
their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS  14 July 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                          
          1Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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