02-1606OFFICE(02)/36
28 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L06/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a pos ition of Legal Affairs Officer in the Legal Affairs
Division to assist in technical cooperation and capaci ty-building work pursuant to the Doha Development
Agenda.  This is a special contract position of limited duration and is subject to a fast-track recruitment
procedure as defined below.  Applicati ons from men and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Affairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 97,300 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts for
functions of limited duration.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: Successful candidates will be expected to take up their duties by the end
of May 2002 at the latest.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  Th e contract may be renewed subject to the fully
satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing availabilityof funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The principal activities of the incumbent consist in taking charge of the
organization of, and playing an important role, in the carrying out of the
specially funded technical assistance programme of the WTO, inparticular teaching and training on matters concerning dispute settlement
and the negotiations on the WTO dispute settlement system, insofar it is
being carried out by the Legal Affairs Division;
In addition the incumbent will be asked to participate occasionally in the
normal activities of the Division, as follows:
a) assist dispute settlement panels of the WTO by preparing research
papers, summaries of the facts and legal arguments and, under
instruction of the panel, assist in preparing drafts for panel reports.
b) participate as a member of the Legal Affairs Division in meetings
of WTO organs in regular and special session, and in meetings of
TNC bodies;
c) collaborate in the preparation of opinions and analyses of the
WTO Agreement written for other divisions in the WTO andWTO organs;
                                                          
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d) research and draft reports and legal materials, as required, in the
fields of international trade law, economic law and public
international law;
REQUIRED A university degree in law. In addition to a basic university degree,
QUALIFICATIONS: theoretical knowledge and/or proven professional expertise equivalent to
an advanced university degree in law is desirable.  Relevant study in
international law and trade regulation.  Other relevant legal training may
substitute for advanced university study in law.
At least five years of relevant experience, involving either teaching and
organizing courses in international economic law in a university
environment, or working on international economic law problems in a
law office, national administration or international organization.Specific knowledge of and practical experience with the WTO dispute
settlement mechanism is important; proven organizational abilities.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of at least one of the organization's working
languages, to enable the incumben t to draft clearly, accurately and
concisely and to communicate both orally and in written form in an
articulate and persuasive manner.  Knowledge of another of the
organization's working languages is desirable.
APPLICATIONS:
 2The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The
following special conditions therefore 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.
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the vacancy notice for which they are applying.
c) If a candidate is applying for more than one vacancy in this series,
a separate application form must  be used for each vacancy.
d) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
e) Completed forms should 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: recruitment@wto.org
Important : please take care to specify L06/02 in the subject box.
                                                          
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Applications will not be acknowledged. Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only successful
candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 19 April 2002