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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/13-32 Issued on:  6 November 2013 
 
Title:  Dispute Settlement Lawyer Application Deadline (CET):  4 December 2013  
 
Grade:  7 
 Division:  Rules Division 
Contract Type:  Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:  CHF 90,429 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the 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. 
Additional information on the compen sation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  http://www.wto.org/english/thewto _e/vacan_e/comp_p ackage_e.pdf.  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to f ill two positions of Dispute Settlement Lawyer 
in the Rules Division. Serving staff members in terested in the position are also invited to 
apply.  
 
The Rules Division is responsible for all aspects of WTO work, legal and technical, in the areas of 
trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures), subsidies, Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), civil aircraft, and state trading enterprises.  The Rules Division 
facilitates and actively assists in negotiations, consultations and monitoring tasks, provides legal 
and other assistance to dispute settlement panels considering disputes, and provides 
implementation assistance, counselling and expert  a d v i c e  t o  W T O  M e m b e r s ,  i n  e a c h  o f  t h e s e  
areas. 
 
General Functions  
 
1. Under the supervision of senior lawyers, deliver substantive technical and legal advice and 
assistance to Dispute Settlement Panels.  2. Under the supervision of senior lawyers, co nduct research on complex substantive technical 
and legal issues arising in the context of disput e settlement proceedings. Prepare written analyses 
of these and related issues as required.   
3. Under the supervision of senior staff, deliver substantive, technical and policy, as well as 
legal, advice and assistance to chairpersons of WTO bodies and negotiating groups, other WTO 
Divisions, the Director-General and WTO Members on matters involving the WTO Agreements on 
Anti-Dumping, Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, Safeguards and TRIMs, as well as other 
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4. Under the supervision of senior staff, deliver technical assistance and training on the substance and implementation of the WTO Agreem ents concerning Anti-Dumping, Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures, Safeguards and TRIMs, as well as other matters within the Division's 
responsibility. Contribute to the development of tr aining materials with respect to these matters.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Education: 
 An advanced university degree in law, including studies in international trade law. Studies in international economics would be an advantage, as would be a licence or eligibility to be licensed 
to practice law in at least one municipal jurisdiction. 
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Knowledge of international trade law, in particular in the area of trade remedies under the WTO Agreements on Anti-Dumping, Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and Safeguards,  TRIMs, 
and State-trading, and WTO jurisprudence. Fam iliarity with international legal and economic 
principles and issues, and with adjudicative proce sses and practice, in particular those of the WTO. 
Knowledge of national practice in the area of trade remedies investigations. Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills an d the ability to pay close attention to detail. The 
ability to present thoughts in a logical, succinct, and coherent manner, both orally and in written 
form; to work independently as well as cooperate with others in a diverse international setting; to persuade others through sound argumentation and advice while remaining flexible and open to 
different points of view and evolving approaches; to meet strict deadlines within a dynamic work 
environment. Highly developed tact and discretion an d the ability to adhere rigorously to set rules 
of conduct ensuring confidentiality, impartiality and an absence of conflicts of interest. 
 
Work Experience:  A minimum of three years of relevant practical experience in the area of international trade law, 
preferably including government or private sector  experience with the conduct of trade remedy 
investigations. Experience in national or international trade-related litigation and/or within judicial institutions or quasi-judicial agencies of Members would be an asset. 
 
Languages:  
Excellent English, including a demonstrated ability to write accurately, concisely, clearly and within 
tight deadlines. Good knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.  Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required qualifications. 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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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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Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
 
Please visit the WTO' s E-Recruitment website at:  www.wto.org. 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing date – Central European Time (CET) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Offline applications should be sent to: 
 
Director, Human Resources Division WTO 
Centre William Rappard 
154, rue de Lausanne CH-1211 Geneva 21 Switzerland 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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