OFFICE(03)/35
1 May 2003
03-2333 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 490
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the positi on of Legal Affairs Officer in the Legal Affairs
Division.  Applications from men a nd women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in
this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Affairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 100,500 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 fo r two years, with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent will assist in carrying out the tasks assigned to the Legal
Affairs Division.  The tasks include:
(a) to advise delegates, dispute settlement panels and staff
members on legal issues and precedents relating to the WTO
and agreements negotiated under its auspices;
(b) to provide Secretariat services for panels and working
parties;
(c) to prepare studies on legal matters;
(d) to provide technical assistance and training on the WTO
Agreements, including the WTO's dispute settlement
procedures;
(e) to prepare WTO publications for which the Division has
responsibility, including the Analytical Index, Dispute
Settlement Reports and the Update of WTO Dispute
Settlement Cases.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in law, including relevant studies in
QUALIFICATIONS: international trade law and public international law;  a minimum of
five years of relevant practical experience;  thorough background
in respect of the legal and economic issues relating to the WTO;ability to work independently and to cooperate with others in a
diverse international setting.
                                                     
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write
accurately, concisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of
French or Spanish would be an asset.
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-mailor 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 Rappard
154, 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 of
qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications
etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the Vacancy Notice No. 490.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into
consideration.  Only the successful candidate will be notified of theoutcome of the competition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 26 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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