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23 April 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 489
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of a Statistical Officer in the Economic
Research and Statistics Division.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving
staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Statistical Officer – Grade 71
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 84,300 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff 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, w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Economic Research and Statistics
Division, whose responsibilities include  the provision of a centralstatistical service for Members and the Secretariat comprising, inter
alia, the provision of quantitative information related to economic
and trade policy issues,  the development and maintenance of
databases, the annual "International Trade Statistics" report,  and the
provision of expert technical advice and assistance to Members andthe Secretariat.
The functions of the post are centred in the area of merchandise trade
and related economic statistics. Under the supervision of a Senior
Statistical Officer, the incumbent wi ll be responsible for the following
duties:
a) the collection, analysis, adjustment and estimation of  trade
statistics by country, region and product;
b) the development of database facilities and automatic tools for
the processing of the annual "International Trade Statistics"
report;
c) the drafting of technical notes and papers on methodological
issues;
d) the analysis of merchandise trade statistics and related
economic statistics.
                                                     
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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REQUIRED An advanced university degree in statistics and/or economics.
QUALIFICATIONS Advanced statistical computing skills (Excel, Word, MS Access or
similar database software).  Knowledge of VBA and/or SAS would
be of advantage. Up to five years of experience, at the national or
international level, in the collection, compilation or analysis of tradeand/or trade-related statistics.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of one of the organization's working
languages is required.  Good drafting skills are also required.  A good
knowledge of an additional working language would be an 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 orfax 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 Lausanne1211 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. 489.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  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 18 June 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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