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5 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 461
The WTO is seeking to fill a position of a Counsellor in the Development and Economic Research
Division.  Applications from men a nd women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members who are interested
are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 115,600 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of th e Director of the Development and Economic
Research Division the incumbent will develop and carry out research
projects and provide analytical support under the general guidance and
supervision of higher-level officers in the Division.  These tasks include:
(a) to work as required on specific issues under the 
work programme
of the Committee on Trade and Development arising from the
Doha Development Agenda, including on small economies and
special and differential treatment;
(b) to provide support as required for the work of the Working Group
on Trade and Transfer of Technology;
(c) to comment upon and critically assess research work done both
inside and outside the Division;
(d) to draft parts of the Annual Report and other publications for
which the Division is responsible;
(e) to participate fully in training and technical assistance activities
and to assist in the design and preparation of relevant material;
(f) to respond to ad hoc  requests, from both within and outside the
organization, for research, analysis and interpretation of economic
phenomena and data ;  and
(g) from time to time, to make presentations of work or of particular
issues of WTO relevance to individuals and groups, and to represent
the Organization at conferences and seminars.
                                                          
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 A Ph.D. degree in economics would be an advantage and at least eight
QUALIFICATIONS: years of professional experience in dealing with trade-related policy
issues and carrying out economic research and analysis.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English, including a demonstrated ability to write accurately,
concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of additional languages, especially
French or Spanish, is desirable.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, Rue de LausanneCH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: (41 22) 739 57 72
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 consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 30 April 2002
                                                          
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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