99-4158 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)108
6 October 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 399
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of an Economist in the Economic Research and
Analysis Division.  Applications fro m men and women are equally welcome. Serving staff members interested
in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Junior Economic  Affairs Officer - Grade 7
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 78,300 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: The incumbent will provide analytical support to the Senior Management
and other parts of the Secretariat, as well as to WTO Members and
negotiating groups, in the form of briefing notes, analytical reviews of
important publications, and short pape rs.  Preparing periodic reports for
different WTO Committees and Bodies.
Participating in Division research projec ts on topics related to international
trade (for example:  prospects for developing countries' trade;  the
interaction of trade and environment policies;  options for achievinggreater global coherence in economic policy-making;  quantifying levels
of protection, etc.).
DESIRABLE Ph.D. degree in economics. Acad emic or other experience should include
QUALIFICATIONS: a minimum of three years doing analytical research on international trade
problems, including practical statistical work.
Evidence of a solid working knowledge of modern international
economics and quantitative economic analysis.
Ability to write clearly, concisely and speedily, including for a non-
specialist readership.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English or French with  a good knowledge of the other language;
knowledge of Spanish or additional languages would be an asset.OFFICE(99)108
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APPLICATIONS: 1An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard154, 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: 1 December 1999
                                                          
          1Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.