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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 519  
 
 The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Agriculture and 
Commodities Division.  Applications  from men and women are equally welc ome.  Serving staff members who 
are interested are also invited to apply.  TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 7
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STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 88,000 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 recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract for two years with possibility of extension.  GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the ge neral direction of the Director  of the Agriculture and the 
supervision of senior staff of the Division the incumbent will be involved 
in the work related to the Agreement on Agriculture, including the negotiations on agriculture.  Specific duties will include: 
 
(a) to draft documents, summary reports, agendas, Chairman's notes, 
and other documents related to the work of the Committee on 
Agriculture (regular meetings) and its Special Session 
(negotiations); 
 (b) to assist in the preparation of Secretariat background notes and 
technical papers related to th e negotiations on agriculture; 
 
(c) to assist in the preparation of training material for technical 
assistance activities related to th e Agreement on Agriculture and 
to participate in technical assistance activities; 
 (d) to respond to ad hoc  requests, from both within and outside the 
organization, for information about matters related to the work of 
the Division and the WTO; 
 (e) to provide support to WTO dispute resolution panels, including 
organizational tasks;  and 
 
(f) to undertake other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of 
the Division. 
 
                                                           
 1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the se lected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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 REQUIRED In addition to a basic university  degree, theoretical knowledge and/or  
QUALIFICATIONS: proven professional expertise equi valent to an advanced university degree 
level in economics, agricultural economi cs or law, with specialization in 
international trade/law.  Knowledge of trade-related policy issues in the 
area of agriculture and food products would be useful.  Up to five years of relevant professional experience. Good presentation skills.  Ability to use 
word processing, PowerPoint, Excel and similar software.  Ability to work 
as part of a team in a multicultural environment.   
 LANGUAGES: Excellent English la nguage skills, including a demo nstrated ability to write 
accurately, concisely and clearly and to communicate in an articulate and 
concise manner.  Knowledge of French a nd/or Spanish, with ability to lecture 
in the language(s), woul d be an advantage. 
 APPLICATIONS:
 2 Please 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 or fax to the Human 
Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
  Director, Administration a nd General Services Division 
  (Human Resources Section)    WTO 
  Centre William Rappard 
  154, rue de Lausanne   1211 Geneva 21   Switzerland 
  Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72 
  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. 519. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.   Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications will be taken in to 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 20 May 2004  
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date. 
                                                                     2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
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