04-3369      OFFICE(04)/74 
     9 August 2004  
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No.L 05/04  
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a pos ition of Counsellor in the Development Division to 
assist in technical co-operation and capacity-building work pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda.  This 
is a special contract position of limi ted duration and is subject to a fast-t rack recruitment procedure as defined 
below.  Applications from men an d women are equally welcome.   
 TITLE AND GRADE:  Counsellor – Grade 10
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STARTING SALARY: 
 Approximately  Swiss francs 148,700 net p.a. 
OTHER CONDITIONS: 
 In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable  to the fixed-term contracts for 
functions of limited duration. 
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited 
internationally.  
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: 
 One year fixed-term contract.  The contract may be re newed subject to 
the fully satisfactory performance of  the incumbent and the continued 
availability of funds.  
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: 
 Under the supervision of the Director  of the Division, the incumbent's 
duties will include the following: 
 
(a) responsibility for the work of the Working Group on Trade and 
Transfer of Technology. The work will include drafting Chairman's notes, finalizing the agenda, preparing minutes of the meetings, as well as preparing a ll other documents related to the 
work of this body; 
(b) shared responsibility of the work related to the Special Session of 
the Committee on Trade and Development, including in the  preparation of the meetings, drafting Chairman's notes, agendas, minutes of the meetings, as well as assisting in all other work of this body; 
(c) responsibility for the work related to 'Financing for 
Development', including coordinati ng with the other international 
organizations tasked with this work. 
(d) preparing briefs, reports and othe r inputs for senior management 
and delegates on trade and development issues. 
(e) preparing Secretariat background notes related to the work of the 
above-mentioned bodies. 
                                                           
 1The post may be offered at a grade lower if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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 (f) organizing WTO seminars on de velopment-related themes. 
(g) assisting in the work of dispute settlement panels in cases relating 
to developing country issues, as and when required. 
(h) undertaking technical assistance mi ssions to developing countries.  
Lecturing on trade and development related matters in trade policy 
courses for developing country trade officials, in seminars and in other technical assistance activities. 
(i) representing the WTO in developm ent-related meetings in other 
international organizations. 
(j) performing any other tasks that ma y be required by the Division. 
 
REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: A postgraduate university degree in la w, economics, or a related field, 
with a specialization in internati onal trade economics or international 
trade law, with a development focus.  A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience.  Extensive knowledge of the multilate ral trading system, especially of 
issues related to development a nd the Doha Work Programme.  
Knowledge of the organizational st ructure of the WTO and operational 
knowledge of the conduct and follow-up of WTO meetings.  Knowledge of developing countries' trade issues and their needs within the multilateral trading system.  Experience of work with, or in developing countries.   
 
Very good drafting skills in English is essential.  Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze information and to plan, organize and coordinate complex and wide ranging issues.  Ability to act with tact and discretion.  Applicants should be able to work under pressure of 
deadlines. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Englis h including a demonstrated ability to 
communicate accurately, concisely an d clearly, both orally and in 
writing.  Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset. 
 
APPLICATIONS:
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 The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The 
following special conditions therefor e 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.  If you are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  A completed form 
may also be submitted to the following address: 
  
 
                                                            2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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L12/02 Director Human Resources Division WTO Centre William Rappard 154, rue de Lausanne CH-1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
 E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org Fax: +41-22-739.57.72
 
 
b) Candidates must indicate clearly in section 15 of the 
application form the Vacancy Notice No.L05/04. 
c) 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 
d) Applications will not be acknow ledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition.  
e) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring 
about progress of their application.  
 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY NOTICE: 7 September 2004 
No applications will be considered after this date.