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20 December 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 455
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the positi on of Counsellor in the Rules Division.  Applications
from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited
to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 113,800 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.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Rules Division, which is responsible for,
inter alia , the Agreements on Anti-Dumping Practices, Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures, and Safeguards.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent will, under the supervision
of the Director of the Division, provide detailed hands-on technicalassistance, directly or through seminars and workshops, on the conduct of
contingent trade remedy investiga tions (with particular focus on anti-
dumping) to developing country administrative authorities responsible for the
conduct of such investigations.  The incumbent will also provide
implementation assistance and policy advice to Members delegations and
relevant governmental branches.  The in cumbent is also expected to develop
and maintain detailed teaching materials, including case studies andsimulation exercises, to be used in seminars and workshops.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of the
Division, perform the following functions:
a) conduct research and prepare reports on legal, policy and technical
issues concerning contingent trade remedies and the Agreements
within the Division's competence;
b) serve, to the extent his/her principal duties permit, as secretary
and/or legal officer to dispute settlement panels involving areas
within the Division's competence;
c) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
                                                          
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REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced university degree in law or economics, including relevant
studies in international law or economic s, or equivalent proven professional
knowledge and expertise.  A minimum of eight years' practical experience,
including several years experience in the conduct of contingent trade remedy
investigations, preferably gained by having served in a senior capacity in anational investigating authority.  In depth knowledge of WTO rules in general
and WTO trade-remedy rules in particular.  Familiarity with GATT/WTO
case law regarding trade remedies.  Clear understanding of economic,
accounting and financial issues relevant for trade-remedy investigations.
Excellent presentational skills, including the ability to explain highly complextechnical issues to untrained audi ences.  Good knowledge and understanding
of problems faced by developing count ries in the implementation of trade-
remedy laws.  Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines, and
coordinate work and cooperate with others in a diverse international setting
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish, including an ability to write
accurately, concisely and quickly in at least one of these languages.
Knowledge of French would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS2: An 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)
WTO
Centre 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 acknowledge d, although a delay in answering must
be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be
taken into account.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 8 February 2002
                                                          
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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