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17 September 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 476
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Statistical Officer in the Statistics Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Statistical Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 97,300 net p.
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
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: The incumbent will serve in th e Statistics Division which is responsible for
the provision of a central statistical service for Members and the Secretariat
comprising, inter alia , the provision of quantitative information related to
economic and trade policy issues;  the development and maintenance of
databases;  the annual WTO "International Trade Statistics" report; theprovision of expert technical advi ce and assistance to Members and the
Secretariat; and international cooperation in the field of trade statistics.
Within the Statistics Division, the main functions of the Trade in Services
Section are to compile and disseminate trade in services statistics, and todevelop, in co-ordination with othe r WTO Divisions, international and
national agencies, the concepts, defi nitions and methodologies that underpin
this rapidly developing field of stat istics. Within these areas, and under the
supervision of the Chief of the Trade in Services Section, the responsibilities
of the incumbent will include:
(a) participating in international co-operation activities on Trade in
Services and Foreign Affiliates Trade in Services (FATS) statistics,
including:
- representing WTO at international meetings and Groups;
- developing concepts, definitions, and classifications;
- developing compilation guidelines.
(b) Participating in research on methodology and in quantitative
assessments related to trade in services, FATS, and GATS’ mode 4
(the presence of natural persons);
(c) Drafting reports on the evolution of international trade in services
and related economic developments;
                                                     
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(d) Participating in the compilation and dissemination of WTO
statistics on trade in services.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced university degree in statistics and/or economics. Advanced
knowledge of WTO standard statistical  and database software (e.g., Excel,
Access).  A minimum of five years of experience in applied economic
statistics at the national or international level. An in-depth knowledge of
statistical concepts, definitions and clas sifications as defined in the Balance of
Payments Manual, the Balance of Payments Compilation guide, and the
Manual of Statistics on International Trade in Services.  A good knowledge
of the System of National Accounts.  Good knowledge of WTO Agreements,
and particularly the GATS. Understanding of major data collection methods
on trade in services and FATS at the national level.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of at l east one of the WTO working languages,
including the ability to communicate orally in an articulate and persuasivemanner. The ability to draft clearly, accurately, and concisely in English.    
APPLICATIONS:
2Please 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 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
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. 476.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only thesuccessful 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 12 November 2002
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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