01-6442 . /.OFFICE(01)/111
20 December 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 456
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Chief of the Merchandise Trade
Section in the 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: Chief – Grade 10
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 134,000 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and 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: The incumbent will serve in the Statistics Division which is responsible
for the provision of a central statistical 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, including the Integrated
Data Base;  the annual "International Trade Statistics" report;  and theprovision of expert technical advi ce and assistance to Members and the
Secretariat.
Under the general direction of the Di rector of the Statistics Division the
incumbent will be in charge of the Merchandise Trade Section, theunit responsible for the collection, processing and dissemination of
core WTO merchandise trade and trade-related economic statistics.
Duties will include, inter alia :
(a) planning, organizing and implementing the Section's annual
production cycle, including updating and developing the
Section's core statistical programmes, the production of theannual "International Trade Statistics" report; and the
preparation of the Division's input into the WTO "Annual
Report";
(b) ensuring the effective application of information technology
to the Section's data collection, processing and dissemination
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(c) the provision of statistical support and authoritative technical
advice to the Secretariat, Members, WTO committees and
working groups;  and ensuring the Section's timely response
to external ad hoc requests for merchandise trade and related
economic statistics;
(d) collaborating and co-operating with other international
organizations on statistical issues relating to merchandise
trade statistics;  representing the WTO at meetings;
organizing and/or participating in seminars and courses;
(e) administrative duties, include the preparation of the Section's
annual work programme; supervision and performanceevaluation;  staff development and recruitment; preparing
budgetary requirements;  and deputising for the Director in
her absence.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in statistics and/or economics.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced knowledge of computer science for applied ec onomic
statistics.  15 years of experience, at the international level, in the
collection, compilation and analysis of trade and/or trade-related
statistics.  Proven managerial expertise, and the ability to draft
technical reports and papers clearly and concisely.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge (oral and written) of English and French is
required.
APPLICATIONS
1:: An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website –
www.wto.org - under "vacancies" or requested from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax:  +41-22-739 5772
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 account.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 8 February 2002
                                                     
1 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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