02-5741 ./.OFFICE(02)/83
21 October 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 478
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Economic Affairs Officer in the
Trade and Environment Division.  Applications fro m men and women, including serving staff members
interested in this position, are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic A ffairs Officer – Grade 7
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 81,600 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and 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 and senior staff of the Division
the incumbent will be responsible for:
a) preparing reports and background material for the Committee
on Trade and Environment and/or for the Committee on
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT);  assisting in panel work;
b) assisting in cooperating with other WTO divisions as well as
intergovernmental organizations on matters relating to the
Division's work;
c) participating in technical cooperation missions, seminars,
workshops and briefing sessions in Member countries and in
Geneva;
d) as required, assisting in organizing WTO activities for, and
representing the WTO at, NGO meetings;  participating inmaintaining dialogue with representatives of civil society.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in economics, international law or a
QUALIFICATIONS: related field.  At least three years of relevant experience, particularly
with regard to trade and environment and TBT matters.  Somefamiliarity with the operation of the multilateral trading system and
experience in lecturing.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English, French or Spanish and a very
good working knowledge of one of the other two languages.  An
ability to draft quickly and accurately, particularly in English, would
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APPLICATIONS:1Please 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 21
Switzerland
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. 478.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the
successful 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
VACANCY NOTICE: 16 December 2002
                                                     
1 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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