03-2868 ./.OFFICE(03)/46
28 May 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 496
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill three positions of Economic Affairs Officer in the
Accessions Division.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff
members interested in these positions are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic A ffairs 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-te rm contract for two years w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of th e Director and higher-level officers of the
Division, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:
(a) to assist the Secretary of a Working Party in all matters related
to the conduct of an Accession Working party, including
assisting the Secretary and Chairperson in advising on and
steering negotiations on multilateral rules and disciplines, and
coordinating market access negotiations on goods and services;
(b) to help the Secretary in the organization and conduct of
meetings, including assisting in the drafting of papers requested
by the Chairperson and member s, agenda, Chairperson’s note
and all required documentation;
(c) to assist and provide support to more senior professionals in
dealings with WTO Members and Acceding Governments
concerning WTO rules and disciplines relating to accessions
and to provide technical assistance concerning implementationof particular WTO Agreements;
(d) to assist in the preparation of Draft Protocols of Accession, and
related Annexes (Schedules on Goods and Services etc.).
REQUIRED Applicants must have an advanced university degree in law, economics
QUALIFICATIONS: or a related discipline and at least five years of relevant professional
experience at the national and/or international level.  They should have
a good understanding of and interest in the requirements of WTO
accession and the commitments involved in WTO Agreements.  Good
knowledge of WTO legal instruments and the Uruguay Round
                                                          
1The positions may be offered at the lower grade if the selected candidates do not fully meet all the required
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Multilateral and Plurilateral Trade Ag reements is essential.  Applicants
should have proven writing skills, be able to work under pressure of
deadlines, and have an understanding of legal and/or economic analysis
and drafting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledg e of English and a good working knowledge of
French.
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-mail or fax
to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed
form may also 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@wt o.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. 496.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the
successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the
competition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 9 July 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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