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17 November 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L01/03
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Ec onomic
Research and Statistics Division to assist in information and research-related 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 recruitmen t procedure as defined below.  Applications from men
and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 71
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 85,000 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
February 2004 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 direction of  the Director of the Economic Research and
Statistics Division, the incumbent w ill be responsible for maintaining
effective lines of communication with non-resident Members on WTO
and WTO-related issues and events.  The incumbent will also provide
research and editorial support to the Division.  Specific duties include the
following:
a) to prepare regular information notes on WTO activities to non-
resident Members, including research, analysis and summarizing ofbackground information;
b) to develop new services to provide regular information to non-
resident Members on events and issues of relevance to the work of
the World Trade Organization;
c) to participate in other research and outreach activities undertaken
by the Division;
d) to provide editorial assistance with respect to the Division's
publications;
e) to undertake other tasks at the request of the Director.
                                                          
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REQUIRED University degree, preferably at post-graduate level in economics or
QUALIFICATIONS: another social science and up to five years of relevant experience.
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 No.L01/03.
c) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
d) 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: humanresources@wto.org
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 16 December 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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