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21 March 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 428
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Counsellor in the Market Access Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 113,800 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 Market Access Division, which is
responsible for, inter alia , servicing the Council for Trade in Goods and the
Committees on Market Access, Customs Valuation, Rules of Origin, Import
Licensing and the Information Technology Agreement.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent will, under the supervision
of the Director of the Division, develop and maintain detailed teachingmaterials to be used in seminars a nd workshops with the aim of providing
practical technical assistance to delegations in Geneva and in capitals and to
administrations in acceding countries.  The incumbent will be expected to
provide assistance in the areas of cu stoms valuation, customs procedures, and
other related customs matters and to establish and maintain contacts at theappropriate level for this purpose.  This work may also extend to the other
areas of the Division's activities, such as trade facilitation, rules of origin,
tariff matters and import licensing, and will include monitoring and following
up on the needs of recipient countries.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of the
Division, undertake such other tasks as may be assigned.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree in law, economics or international relations, or equivalent
proven professional knowledge and expertise.  Advanced degree in any of
these fields is desirable.  The position calls for a minimum of eight yearspractical experience, including at least five years in customs matters.  In
addition, a sound trade policy background, including knowledge of the WTO
legal framework and issues pertaining to implementation of WTO
Agreements in the area of trade in goods.  Ability to work independently and
to cooperate with others in a diverse international setting.
                                                          
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including a proven ability to draft
accurately and concisely, together with a very good knowledge of French
and/or Spanish.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Human Resources Section
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledg ed, 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: 15 May 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.