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18 July 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 445
The WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Agriculture and Commodities
Division.  Applications from men a nd women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members who are interested
are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 95,800 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: Under the general supervisi on of the Director of the Agriculture and
Commodities Division the incumbent will service the Committee on
Agriculture and carry out related tasks under the guidance and direct
supervision of the Secretary of the Committee.  The tasks include:
(a) support for the regular meetings of the Committee on Agriculture:
assistance in the preparations, conduct and follow-up of formal
and informal meetings/consultations, including drafting of
agendas, Chairperson's notes, summary reports, Secretariat notes
and the preparation of other documents;
(b) support for the ongoing negotiations on agriculture: assistance in
the preparation, conduct and follow-up of formal and informal
Special Sessions and consultations, including report writing,
drafting of analytical papers, and other tasks as required;
(c) provision of technical assistance to Members and acceding
countries in the context of the implementation of existingcommitments, the negotiations on agriculture and accession
issues; lecturer in training courses, seminars and workshops on
implementation and negotiations, etc.;
(d) responding to ad hoc  requests, from both within and outside the
organization, for information about the WTO, agriculture and
matters related to the Agreement on Agriculture;
(e) representation of the WTO at meetings of other international
bodies etc.; and
                                                     
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the
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550(f) provision of support to WTO dispute resolution panels, including
organizational tasks.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree or equivalent experience in economics,
QUALIFICATIONS agricultural economics, international law or a related field.  A minimum
of five years of experience, at the national or international level, in
dealing with trade-related policy issues, particularly in the area of
agriculture and food products. Very good presentation skills. Ability to
work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English, including a demonstrated ability to write speedily,
accurately, concisely and clearly.  Fluency in additional language(s),
especially French or Spanish, with ability to lecture in the language(s)
would be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website –
www.wto.org  – under “vacancies” or requested from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: +41-22-739 5772
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledged, 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: 12 September 2001
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.