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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/15-5 Issued on:  17 February 2015 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   17 March 2015 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Council and Trade Negotiations 
Committee  
(247) Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:   CHF 84,399 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 fill a position of Trade Policy Analyst in the 
Council and Trade Negotiations Committee Division.   
  
General Functions  
 Under the supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer responsible for managing the WTO General Council, the incumbent will deliver the following key accountabilities:  
 
1. Assisting in organizing all Ministerial Conference and General Council processes and meetings, including providing close support to the respective Chairpersons. 
 
2. Assisting in servicing the Ministerial Conference and General Council and all related activities and coordinating with the Trade Negotiations Co mmittee - TNC, and negotiating and other bodies. 
Assume responsibility for specific aspects of this work, as assigned. 
 3. Assisting in providing support to the Ministerial Conference and General Council Chairs, other senior management and the Director of the Division on the matters dealt with by these 
governing bodies, including procedures and decision-making processes. 
 4. Contributing to the Division's outreach activities; ensure effective relationships and liaison 
with Members, relevant international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, 
etc., in the areas under the Division's responsibility.  
5. Supporting technical assistance activities on substantive issues related to the work of the 
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 6. Developing his/her technical and policy related skills. 
7. Contributing to keeping the Division abreast of relevant developments in policy and 
knowledge. 
 
8. Participating in and contributing to other activities of the Division. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education: 
 
An advanced university degree in international relations, economics, law or another relevant field, or a basic university degree combined with relevant professional experience that is equivalent to 
an advanced university degree.  
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Good knowledge of the economic, legal and/or political theory and principles underlying the 
relevant WTO Agreements and system.  
Knowledge of and experience at national and/or international levels in the field of WTO law and 
practice, as well as horizontal knowledge and experience in the Marrakech Agreements is 
necessary. 
 
Good technical and analytical skills, as well  as a high level of drafting skills (e.g. 
correspondence/reports, records of meetings, background papers). 
 
Sound policy-oriented research skills, as well  as organizational and presentation skills. 
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 
 
Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a diplomatic environment and interact with high-level diplomats and negotiators. 
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with colleagues;  communicate information in a clear way and understand 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: 
 
Minimum two years' relevant professional experience at the national or international level.  
Languages: 
 Excellent speaking and drafting in English (excelle nt drafting of official documents). Good working 
knowledge of another WTO language (French or Spanish) would be an asset. 
 Additional Information:  
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. OFFICE(15)/11 
 
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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. 
 
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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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