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28 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L02/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the
Development and Economic Research Division to assist in technical cooperation and capacity-building work
pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda.  This is a special contract position of limited duration and is
subject to a fast-track recruitment procedure as defi ned below.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 97,300 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts for
functions of limited duration.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: The successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her duties by the
end of May 2002 at the latest.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  Th e contract may be renewed subject to the fully
satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing availability
of funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general directi on of the Director of the Development and
Economic Research Division, the incumbent's duties will include thefollowing:
a) taking principal responsibility for the servicing of one or more of
the bodies for which the Division is responsible and taking
secondary responsibilities for bodies serviced by other staff in the
Division;
b) carrying out technical assistance missions and lecturing on
development issues;
c) advising delegates on development-related matters;
d) providing advice and information to senior management, official
visitors, academics, and NGOs  on development issues;
e) assisting in the organization of WTO seminars on development-
related themes;  and
f) participating in the preparation of studies and background papers on
development issues.
                                                          
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REQUIRED Advanced university degree in economics or a related discipline.  At
QUALIFICATIONS: least five years' practical experience, some of which in a developing
country.  Knowledge of WTO provisions and a demonstrated
specialization in international trade and development issues.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowle dge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly and to communicate in an articulate and
persuasive manner.  A good knowledge of French or Spanish  would also
be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS: 2The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The
following special conditions therefore apply in this case and must be
strictly observed.
a) Only  applications submitted on the WTO application form
available from the WTO website ( www.wto.org/vacancies ) will be
accepted.
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the vacancy notice for which they are applying.
c) If a candidate is applying for more than one vacancy in this series,
a separate application form must  be used for each vacancy.
d) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
e) Completed forms should be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard154, Rue de Lausanne
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
e-mail: recruitment@wto.org
Important: please take care to specify L02/02 in the subject box.
Applications will not be acknowledged. Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only successful
candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 19 April 2002
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.