02-5432OFFICE(02)/79
9 October 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 477
The WTO is seeking to fill a position of Legal Affairs Officer in the Market Access Division to
function as a trade facilitation expert.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.
Serving staff members interested in th is position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Affairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 97,300 net p.
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-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Market Access Division,
the incumbent will work on the execution of the WTO mandate in the
area of trade facilitation.  The incumbent's duties will include the
following :
(a) servicing the Council for Trade in Goods in matters relating to
trade facilitation;
(b) preparing legal background papers and other relevant
documentation, such as briefing notes and speeches on trade
facilitation-related questions;  conducting legal research ontrade facilitation-related issues;
(c) providing expert advice on WTO trade facilitation issues to
delegations, colleagues, senior management and other
intergovernmental organizations;  responding to ad hocrequests from both within and outside the Secretariat for advice
and assistance with respect to trade facilitation–related
problems;
(d) participating in the delivery of training through lecturing and
the preparation of training material;  participating as a resource
person in seminars, symposia and workshops organised by
other intergovernmental organisations on trade facilitation
issues and, when required, on other market access issues;
                                                     
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(e) maintaining and further strengthening relations with the public
by responding to requests from the business community,
NGOs, academics and other groupings for advice on trade
facilitation issues;  maintaining and strengthening co-operation
with other international organisations in the area of trade
facilitation;
(f) performing other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of
the Market Access Division.
REQUIRED Advanced university degree in law, or theoretical knowledge and/or
QUALIFICATIONS: proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced university
degree in law (or Juris Doctor).  At least five years of relevantprofessional experience in international trade law.  Specialisation in
trade facilitation issues relevant for WTO work, including practical
experience in drafting legal and other background documentation,
providing expert advice and carrying out training activities (including
preparation of training material) on trade facilitation-related issues.In-depth knowledge of the WTO pre- and post- Doha process in the
area of trade facilitation.  Familiarity with WTO Agreements related
to market access.  Demonstrated ability to maintain good working
relations with delegations, and to cooperate with others in a diverse
international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English, in cluded a demonstrated ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly; good knowledge of French or Spanish.
Knowledge of the third language would be an important asset.
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 orfax to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A
completed form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
E-mail:  humanresources@wto.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. 477.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the
                                                     
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82successful candidate 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 4 December 2002
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.