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30 October 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 505
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a post of Counsellor in the External Relations Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcom e.  Serving staff members interested in this
position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 120,600 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruitedinternationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervis ion of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent will participate in carryin g out the tasks assigned to the
External Relations Division, which presently include:
(a) Relations with Civil Society and Parliamentarians:
- maintaining contacts with and supply information;
- organizing and/or participating in visits, workshops, seminars,
symposia to enhance dialogue with NGOs andparliamentarians.
(b) Relations with UN system and other intergovernmental
organizations:
- acting as the central liaison in the Secretariat for coordinatingattendance at meetings, replying to requests for information;
- attending meetings of United Nations system and other
intergovernmental bodies.
(c) Provide authoritative advice on protocol matters.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in economics or a related discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS: At least eight y ears of relevant experience.  Ability to write clearly,
concisely and speedily in English; to establish and maintain good
working relations with colleagues and government officials ofdifferent nationalities.
                                                          
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write
accurately, precisely and quickly. Good working knowledge of
French and Spanish would be a distinct advantage.
APPLICATIONS:2Please 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 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 Rappard154, 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 ofqualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications,
etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the Vacancy Notice No. 505.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only thesuccessful candidate will be notified of the outcome of thecompetition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE:18 December 2003
No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                          
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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