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offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/13-22 Issued on:   16 August 2013 
 
Title:   Deputy Aid-for-Trade Coordinator Application Deadline (CET):   16 September 
2013 
 
Grade:   9 
 Division:   Development 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 134,940 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 Deputy Aid-for-Trade 
Coordinator in the Development Division.  Serving staff members interested in the 
position are also invited to apply. 
  General Functions  
 
Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division, and under the direct supervision of 
the Aid for Trade Coordinator the incumben t's duties will include the following: 
 
1. Support the Aid-for-Trade Coordinator in ad vancing the Aid for Trade initiative, including 
overseeing the preparations for the Global Aid for Trade Review. 
 
2. Provide expert technical and policy advi ce and assistance to Members, acceding 
governments, other divisions and senior management on all issues related to Aid for Trade.  
3. Supervise and assist with the work relating to Aid for Trade being carried out in the 
Committee for Trade and Development, includin g convening meetings, finalizing agendas, 
scheduling informal consultations, preparing briefs, etc. 
 
4. Conduct, supervise and lead research on Aid for Trade and prepare analytical notes and briefs on the subject, in particular relating to monitoring and evaluation of the initiative. 
 
5. Coordinate the activities on Aid for Trade with other inter governmental agencies and regional economic organizations involved with the Aid for Trade Initiative.  OFFICE(13)/35 
 
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 6. Lead some of the key Aid for Trade outreach activities. Help in organizing WTO events 
related to Aid for Trade. 
 7. Undertake technical assistance missions to developing countries and lecture on Aid for Trade 
and development related WTO matters in general.  Contribute to the design of the training 
activities and development of Aid-for-Trade training material.  
8. Assist in the other work of the Division, as and when necessary. 
 9. Supervise the work of the Aid-for-Trade Unit in the absence of the Coordinator. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Education: 
 An advanced university degree in economics or a related field, preferably with a specialization in 
international trade economics with a development focus. 
 Knowledge and Skills:  
Extensive knowledge of all issues related to Aid for Trade, including the concerns and constraints 
of developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) and small, vulnerable economies (SVEs) in this area. 
 
Knowledge of global aid effectiveness agenda, G-20, Aid-for-Trade agenda and the post-2015 
Development Agenda. 
 
Proven ability to manage and provide leadership, as well as ability to deliver results in complex and time-bound situations.  
High degree of diplomatic skills and sensitivity to interests of the wider membership, as well as the 
ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.  
High level of drafting skills are essential as well as demonstrated ability to quickly analyse 
information and to plan, organize and coordinate complex and wide ranging issues.  
Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
 Ability to work under pressure of deadlines  as well as to apply tact and discretion. 
 
Work Experience: 
 Minimum 8 years' relevant experience is required. Experience of work with or in developing 
countries or for other international organizations would be an asset. 
 Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of either French or Spanish, including a demonstrated ability to communicate accurately, concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.   
 
Additional Information:  
The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the 
required qualifications.  
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. OFFICE(13)/35 
 
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 
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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. 
 
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