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19 February 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 424
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Dispute Settlement Officer 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: Dispute Settlement 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: 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 Chief Legal Officer, serve as secretary to dispute settlement panelsserviced by the Division.  The incumbent will, in coordination with legal
officers to panels, organize the work of the Panel, coordinate Panel meetings,
propose the calendar of work, prepare background materials, coordinate the
submission of documentation, prepare summaries of submissions and of
relevant legislations, draft descriptive parts of reports, and participate in the
drafting of the report.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of the
Division, perform the following functions:
a) provide assistance to Secretaries of Committees served by the
Division (Committees on Anti-Dumping, Subsidies andCountervailing Measures, and Safeguards and subsidiary bodies) in
the organization, conduct, and reporting of meetings;
b) research and prepare analytical reports on specific subjects falling
within the Division's competence in support of dispute settlementand/or Committee work;
c) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
                                                          
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REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree in trade policy, economics, business administration, or
other relevant field, including studies in international economics or trade, or
equivalent proven professional knowledg e and expertise.  A minimum of six
years' practical experience, including  in a governmental position in trade
policy, i.e., representing a Member in the WTO, or in international business
or finance.  Analytical and political skills, as well as an in-depth
understanding of the trade area and the WTO system as a whole, in order to
ensure the effective operation of the dispute resolution system in the areas
served by the Division. Ability to manage workload independently and to
coordinate work and cooperate with others in a diverse international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly.  Knowledge of Fr ench or Spanish is also required.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - under "vacancies" - or requested from:
Human Resources Section
WTO
Centre William Rappard
Rue de Lausanne, 154
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax No. (41-22) 739 57 72Completed 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 betaken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 18 April 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.