00-0419 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(00)/12
3 February 2000
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 403
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director of Economic Research and Analysis.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome. Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 147,000 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 two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Duties centre on managing a nd supervising the work of the professional
economists in the Economic Research and Analysis Division.  The
activities of the Division include:
(1) Providing economic analysis and research in support of the WTO’s
operational activities;
(2) producing regularly scheduled annual publications, including key
parts of the WTO Annual Report ;
(3) carrying out activities related to cooperation with other international
organizations and with the academic community, including joint
research projects;
(4) carrying out periodic special research projects on policy-related
topics in the area of international commercial relations, with aparticular focus on issues of relevance to the multilateral system and
on issues of interest to member countries; and
(5) monitoring and reporting on current economic news and
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REQUIRED Ph.D. degree in economics. Evidence based on publications of a thorough
QUALIFICATIONS: working knowledge of modern international trade theory.  At least
fifteen years’ progressively responsible professional experience working
on problems in international trade.  A solid background in quantitative
economic analysis, including experience with practical statistical work,is important.  A good knowledge of modern international macro theory
would be an important asset.
The position will be of interest to those who, in addition to a substantial
background in international trade economics, have a demonstrated
ability to organize and direct the economic research of other professional
economists;  to write clearly, concisely and speedily;  to establish andmaintain good working relations with persons of different nationalities,
with strong sense of leadership.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of eith er English or French, and a working
knowledge of the other language;  additional languages an advantage.
PUBLICATIONS: Candidates who are advised that they have been retained on the final short-
list will be invited to submit, on loan, publications in the field of
international trade, or unpublished papers of some substance
APPLICATIONS:
 1An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org -  under “vacancies”- or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Applications should be submitted by mail or fax to the above address.All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualificationswill be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 17 March 2000
                                                          
          1Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.