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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 521  
 
 The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a pos ition of Economic Affairs Officer in the Council and 
Trade Negotiations Committee 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 7
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STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 88,000 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO St aff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations. 
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract for two years, with possibility of extension.  GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general guidance  of the Director of the Council and Trade 
Negotiations Committee Division, the incumbent will be required to assist 
in all tasks related to the preparation,  conduct and follow-up to meetings of 
the four WTO bodies serviced by the Division (General Council, Trade 
Negotiations Committee, Dispute Settlement Body and Ministerial Conference).  The incumbent will ca rry out related tasks under the 
guidance and direct supervision of senior staff members.  The tasks 
include: 
 
(a) assisting in the drafting and proces sing of the official records of 
meetings (minutes and summar y records) of the WTO bodies 
concerned and of other meeting documents; 
 
(b) assisting in the preparation of formal and informal notes and 
reports, including background brie fing notes for Chairpersons and 
senior management in all ar eas of the Division's work; 
 (c) assisting in responding to requests for briefings, information, advice 
and assistance on substantive and procedural matters from 
delegations, Secretariat staff and the public in areas of the Division's 
work; 
 (d) participating in technical cooperation activities; 
 
(e) undertaking research and collecting information in pursuance of the 
above tasks;  and 
 
                                                           
 1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the se lected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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 (f) other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of the Division. 
 
REQUIRED In addition to a basic university  degree, theoretical knowledge and/or  
QUALIFICATIONS:  proven professional experti se equivalent to an advanced university 
degree level in economics, law or a closely related topic, with 
specialization in international trade.   Up to five years of relevant 
experience.  Ability to use standard MS Office software.  Ability to work independently and to cooperate with others in a diverse international setting.  Knowledge of  the WTO Agreements would be an 
advantage. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent English language skills, including a demonstrated ability to 
write accurately, concisely and clearly .  Knowledge of French or Spanish 
would be an advantage. 
 
APPLICATIONS:
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the WTO website – www.wto.org  - under "vacancies".  If you are unable 
to download the application form, pl ease send an e-mail or fax to the 
Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
 
Director, Administration and General Services Division 
(Human Resources Section) WTO Centre 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. 521. 
 
Applications will not be acknowledge d.  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   17 June 2004  
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.   
 
 
                                                                     2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
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