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14 May 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 432
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the positi on of Implementation Officer in the Rules Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Implementation Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 95,800 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: The incumbent will serve in the Rules Division, which is responsible for,
inter alia , the Agreements on Anti-Dumping, Subsidies and Countervailing
Measures, and Safeguards.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent, under the supervision of
the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Technical Assistance Officer, will
provide implementation assistance to developing country officials on WTO
rights and obligations in the context of anti-dumping, countervailing duties,
safeguards, and subsidy disciplines.  This will involve legal, technical and
policy advice to delegations, and hands -on training, directly or through
seminars and workshops, to developing country authorities responsible for
the operation of trade remedy systems on the conformity of their systemswith WTO rules.  It will also involve analysis of and advice concerning
national subsidy programmes and their conformity with the WTO rules.  In
the training context, the incumben t will work with existing teaching
materials, and participate in the development of additional and improved
materials to be used in seminars and workshops.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of senior staff,
perform the following functions:
a) conduct research and prepare reports on legal, policy and technical
issues concerning contingent trade remedy laws, regulations, and
practices under the Agreements within the Division's competence;
b) serve, to the extent his/her principal duties permit, as secretary  to
dispute settlement panels involving areas within the Division's
competence;
c) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
                                                          
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the select ed candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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REQUIRED An advanced university degree in law or economics, including relevant
QUALIFICATIONS: studies in international law or economics, or equivalent proven professional
knowledge and expertise.  A minimum of six years' practical experience,
including several years experience in the area of contingent trade remedies(anti-dumping, countervail, and safeguards), preferably in a national
contingent trade remedy authority, or re presenting parties' interests in trade
remedy investigations.  Very good knowledge of relevant WTO rules.  In-
depth knowledge and understanding of  developing country problems and
issues in the implementation of laws, regulations and practices relating toanti-dumping, countervail, and safeguards.  Ability to work independently
and to coordinate work and cooperate with others in a diverse international
setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly.  Knowledge of Fr ench or Spanish would be an asset.
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 Rappard154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledge d, 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: 9 July 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.