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11 April 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 487
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the
Market Access Division to work in the area of tariffs and non-tariff measures.  Applications from men
and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff memb ers interested in this position are also invited to
apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 7STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 84,300 net p.a.
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 recruitedinternationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term  contract for two years, w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Market Access Division
and senior staff of the Division, the incumbent will work to develop
expertise on the tariff and non-tariff measures work agenda in the
WTO multilateral trading system.  The incumbent's duties will
include the following :
(a) providing support for the Negotiating Group on Market Access,
the Committee on Market Access and the Committee of
Participants on the Expansion of Trade in Information
Technology Products, as expertise develops;
(b) preparing papers and other relevant documentation, such as
briefing notes and minutes,  conducting  research on market-
access-related issues;
(c) providing advice and information on WTO market access
issues to delegations, colleagues, senior management and other
intergovernmental organizations;  responding to ad hocrequests from both within and outside the Secretariat for advice
and assistance on these matters;
(d) participating in and developing the delivery of training
materials for technical assistance and training missions;participating in seminars, symposia and workshops both inside
and outside the Organization;
(e) maintaining and developing relations with the public by
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(f) performing other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of
the Market Access Division.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree in economics, law or a related field.
QUALIFICATIONS: Up to five years of professional work experience.   Knowledge of
basic WTO trade principles and policies.  Ability to take the initiativeand learn and develop on the job.  Proven computer skills, especially
in the use and manipulation of databases.    Demonstrated ability to
make presentations.  Ability to work independently and to cooperate
with others in a diverse international setting.  Knowledge of WTO
market access agreements and issues e.g., tariffs, tariff classification
and non-tariff measures, would be an advantage.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English, including a demonstrated ability to write
accurately, concisely and quickly. Knowledge of French or Spanish
would be an asset.
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 Lausanne1211 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. 487.
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 6 June 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
1 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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