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16 May 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 435
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
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and carry out related tasks under theguidance and direct supervision of  the Secretary of the SPS Committee.
The tasks include:
(a) drafting of documents, summary reports, agendas, Chairman's
notes, and other documents related to the work of the Committeeon Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures;
(b) organization and presentation of  seminars on the Agreement on
the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures;
preparation of presentation material;  participation in in-house
training activities and provision of assistance to government
officials;
(c) 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 the Application of Sanitary
and Phytosanitary Measures;
(d) representation of the WTO at meetings of other international or
regional bodies;  and
(e) provision of support to WTO dispute resolution panels, including
organizational tasks.
                                                          
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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REQUIRED An advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics,
QUALIFICATIONS: international law or a related field.  A minimum of five years of
experience, at the national or internat ional 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 accurately,
concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of additional languages, especially
French or Spanish, with ability to lecture in the language(s) would be anadvantage.
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)
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 address.
All applications will be acknowledg ed, 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: 11 July 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.