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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No.L02/04  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Development Division to assist in technical coope ration and capacity-building work pursuant to the 
Doha Development Agenda.  This is a special contr act position of limited durat ion and is subject to a 
fast-track recruitment procedure as defined below.  Applications  from men and women are equally 
welcome. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 8
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 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 105,000 p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations a nd 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: The successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her duties 
by the end of May 2004 at the latest. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  The contract may be renewed subject to the 
fully satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing 
availability of funds. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general directi on of the Director of the Division and under 
the direct supervision of the Head of the LDC Unit, the incumbent's duties will include the following: 
 
  (a) to advise delegates from LDC Members in activities related to 
their participation in the multilateral trading system; 
  (b) to monitor the overall implementation of the WTO Work 
Programme for LDCs; 
  (c) to act as Secretary of the Sub-Committee on LDCs; 
  (d) to assist in the organization of Geneva Weeks for Non-
Residents; 
  (e) to provide assistance to  the meetings of the WTO LDCs 
Consultative Group; 
  (f) to participate in WTO Trai ning/Technical Assi stance and in 
meetings related to the areas of  interest for the LDCs; 
  (g) to provide assistance, where necessary, to the operation of the 
Integrated Framework for LDCs  and to the IF Secretariat; 
  (h) to perform any other tasks that may be required by the 
Division. 
                                                           
 1The position may be offered at the lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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REQUIRED Applicants must have an adva nced university degree in law,  
QUALIFICATIONS: economics or a related discip line and at least five years of relevant 
professional experience.  Th ey should have good knowledge of 
WTO legal instruments and agreements and a thorough understanding of issues of partic ular importance to the LDCs.  
Applicants should have proven writ ing skills and be able to work 
under pressure of deadlines. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, with a good working knowledge of 
French.  Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset. 
 
 APPLICATIONS:
 2 The 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.  If you are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax 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     CH-1211 Geneva 21    Switzerland 
 
   E-mail: humanresources@wto.org 
   Fax:  +41-22-739 5772 
 
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the 
application form the Vacancy Notice No.L02/04. 
c) 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 
d) 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.  
e) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring 
about progress of their application.  
 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 7 April 2004  
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date 
 
                                                           
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
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