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31 January 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 459
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director of the Legal Affairs Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND LEVEL: Director – Grade 11STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 151,800 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.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will direct the Legal Affairs Division, which is responsible
for providing legal services to the WTO Secretariat, dispute settlement
panels and delegations to the WTO.  Specific responsibilities will include:
a) managing and supervising the work of the other lawyers from
diverse legal cultures  in the Division;
b) providing advice on WTO law and practice to the WTO Secretariat,
WTO bodies, dispute settlement panels and delegations to the
WTO, as well as advice on the law of the international civil service
and on privileges and immunities of the WTO Secretariat,
c) supervising an extensive teaching and training programme in  WTO
dispute settlement in the framework of technical cooperation and
the development of teaching materials to this end;
d) preparing and maintaining reference materials on WTO law and
practice, including the WTO Analy tical Index, the Status of Legal
Instruments, and the Dispute Settlement Database;
e) fulfilling the depositary functions of the Director-General;
f) undertaking any other tasks that may be assigned by the
Director-General.
REQUIRED In addition to a first university degree, theoretical knowledge and/or
QUALIFICATIONS: proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree
in law, with extensive knowledge of international trade law.  Fifteen years
as a legal practitioner, including consid erable practical experience in trade
law.  Excellent knowledge of economic and legal issues relating to the
WTO.  Proven ability to manage effectively the work of other
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in a diverse international setting.  Knowledge of and practical experience
with other dispute resolution mechan isms, at national or international
level, would be an asset.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including a demonstrated ability to write
accurately, concisely and quickly. A knowledge of French and/or Spanish
would be an important asset.
APPLICATIONS:1An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" - or requested from:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, Rue de Lausanne
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: (41 22) 739 57 72
Completed 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: 29 March 2002
                                                          
1Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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