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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/20-62 Issued on:  8 December  2020 
 
Title:  Data Analyst  Application Deadline:  19 January 2021 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Economic Research and Statistics  
 
Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84,440  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and 
health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, 
separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally recruited 
staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, 
installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additiona l information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Data Analyst  in the Market 
Access Intelligence Section (MAIS) of the Statistics Group in the Economic Research and 
Statistics Division . 
 
The Statistics Group supports WTO members and the Secreta riat with quantitative information and 
analysis related to economic and trade policy issues. It is the principal supplier of WTO trade and 
trade policy statistics through its online databases and statistic al publications. The MAIS is 
responsible for the ma intenance and development of the Integrated Data Base (IDB) and the 
Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS), supporting the Market Access Committee's information 
requirements on tariffs and trade. It provides statistical analysis, data support, and technical 
assistance to members and the Secretariat. The MAIS also supports information system development 
to facilitate the notification and dissemination of trade policy measures.  
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to and under the close supervision of the Chief of the Market Access Intelligence Section, 
the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities :  
 
1.  Participate and contribute to market access  and trade studies and research through data 
management, statistical analysis  and data interpretation . 
 
2. Develop tools to improve current data dissemination and visualization  modules ; participate in 
the initiation and implementation of new data projects.  
 
3.  Support the development and maintenance of data management systems and applications to 
automate existing manual processes, optimize data coverage and redesign infrastructure for greater 
scalability.  
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  4. Contribute to exploring and developing new database infrastructure to store and disseminate 
big data or unstructured data based on the latest technolo gies and solutions.  
 
5.  Collaborate with other divisions to integrate data from other trade measure databases; apply 
natural language processing techniques to build, maintain and improve analytics ; and organize large 
datasets to obtain actionable insight s. 
 
6.  Provide other support and assistance as required.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree in statistics, computer science, data science, mathematics, or other 
related disciplines. Alternatively, a university degree complemented with proven professional 
expertise (e.g. experience as a data analyst or data scientist ) equivalent to an advanced university 
degree level  will also be considered.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:  
 
Strong programming skills and proficiency in R, Python or SAS; skills for managing SQL databases; 
experience or proficiency in  other data science -related software packages or tools is an asset.  
 
Knowledge of statistical concepts and good applied statistical skills; ability to interpret and present 
statistical outputs in a simple and convincing way.  
 
Excellent data processing, an alysing and visualization skills; understanding of machine learning 
techniques and algorithms; experience in developing analytic dashboards and digital visualization 
with Tableau, Power BI or similar tools.  
 
Understanding of text mining and NLP pre -process ing steps with relevant library in Python or R.  
 
Experience in big data technology and cloud computing platforms is a plus.  
 
Basic knowledge of international trade statistics and WTO market access related concepts is a plus.  
 
Behavioural knowledge and sk ills: 
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: planning and organization skills including the 
ability to manage workload and meet deadlines; relate to and build relationships with colleagues, 
both inside and outside the organization; communi cate and understand clear factual information; 
present technical facts to knowledgeable specialised audiences; and work as a member of a team, 
relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her objectives.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
At least two years of experience as a data analyst or similar role in governmental or non -
governmental institutions or private sector.  
 
Languages:  
 
Fluent in English with excellent reading and writing skills  (at a level corresponding or equivalent to 
a minimum of C1 ac cording to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 
(CEFR)).  Knowledge of another WTO working language (French or Spanish) will be an advantage.  
 
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide proof of their language skills under a recogni zed 
framework (e.g. CEFR, IELTS, etc.) unless the language in question is their mother tongue. Language 
skills will be tested in the course of the recruitment process.  
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  Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accept ed. 
 
For WTO staff members on fixed -term or regular contracts, only those who have spent minimum 
two years on their current post are normally considered eligible to apply, as per administrative 
memorandum 976 paragraph 46.  
 
The WTO may use various communic ation technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently 
be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been poste d and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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