99-1025 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)48
15 March 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 390
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a post of Counsellor in the External Relations Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND LEVEL: Counsellor – Grade 9 1
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 111,000.-- 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 supervis ion of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent will carry out tasks assigned  to the External Relations Division
and in particular, as the focal point for relations with the Non-
Governmental Organizations (busin ess, trade unions, environment,
development, farmers, consumers).
The relations with the NGOs as referred to in Article V:2 of the WTO
have taken on a new dimension ever since Members decided on the
Guidelines for consultation and co-operation with NGOs concerned with
matters related to those of WTO and the initiatives taken by the Director-
General to enhance transparency and improve the dialogue with the civil
society.  In that respect, the incumb ent will have to maintain contacts with
and supply information to the NGOs, organize and participate in their
visits to the Secretariat and prepare for their registration and attendance at
WTO Ministerial conferences as well as other events.
In addition to this responsibility th e incumbent will have to be able,
whenever necessary, to participate in carrying out the other tasks assigned
to the Division, inter alia : coordination of attendance at meetings of other
organizations, liaison with UN system  organizations; liaison with ITC;
liaison with OECD; protocol matters, 
including the preparation of the WTO
Directory.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Very good knowledge of WTO a nd the trading system.  Ability to develop
contacts with NGOs. A university degree, preferably an advanced degree,
in economics, law, international relations or a related discipline.  At least
eight years of relevant experience.  Ability to write clearly, concisely andspeedily in English; to establish a nd maintain good working relations with
colleagues and government officials of different nationalities.
                                                          
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
precisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French and Spanish.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Completed forms should be returned to the above-mentioned address.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 26 April 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.