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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, 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/12-14 Issued on:   17 September 2012 
 
Title:   Economic/Legal Affairs Officer Application Deadline (CET):   15 October 
2012 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Development 
(128) 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 85,100 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 pensi on 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 compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  http://www.wto.org/englis h/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf.
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic/Legal Affairs Officer in the 
Development Division .  Serving staff members interested in th e position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the general direction of the Director of th e Division and the supervision of the Head of the 
Least-Developed Countries (LDC) Unit in the Divisi on, the incumbent will serve as the Secretary of 
the LDC Consultative Group and assist in all the work  related to LDCs in all aspects of the mandate 
of the WTO.  Specific duties will include:   1. Assist the LDCs in their meetings, incl uding in the organization and servicing of such 
meetings, providing support to the Group, th e LDC Coordinator and other individual LDC 
delegations;  serve as a liaison between the LDC Gr oup and other Divisions of the WTO Secretariat  
as well as with institutions/organisations outside the WTO.   2. Assist in all the work related to the Sub-Committee on LDCs.  OFFICE(12)/36 
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  3. Prepare briefs, reports and other inputs for senior management and delegates on trade and 
development issues, as related to the LDCs, includi ng Secretariat background papers;  provide briefs 
on individual LDCs such as on their specific positions  in the negotiations and other areas of work in 
the WTO, state-of-play in the Enhanced Integr ated Framework (EIF) and other information of 
relevance to the work of the WTO.  
 
4. Engage in technical assistance and training ac tivities, both in Geneva and outside, especially 
on issues of interest and concern to the LDCs in the multilateral trading system.   5. Provide input and generally assist in the wo rk relating to the cotton dossier, including that 
relating to the meetings of the Director-G eneral's Consultative Framework on Cotton.  
 6. Assist in carrying out work related to the Enha nced Integrated Framework, in as far as related 
to the WTO as one of the EIF stakeholders, including its link with Aid for Trade;  in liaison with the 
EIF Executive Secretariat, maintain a database of EIF beneficiaries, ensuring latest up-to-date 
information on progress in the EIF process in each individual country.  
 7. Carry out research and analysis related to trad e and development, with particular emphasis on 
the LDCs, as related to the multilateral trading system.  8. Perform any other tasks that may be required by the LDC Unit or the Division in general.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree or equivalent in  economics, law, political science, development 
studies, international relations or another relevant field.  Academic work including in an area of 
interest and concern to LDCs in the multilateral trading system would be an asset.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Excellent oral and written communication skills w ith ability to transmit information and write 
accurately, concisely and quickly.  
Work Experience: 
 
Two years of work experience on trade and developm ent issues, gained by working for a government, 
inter-governmental organization, academic or research institution, or a non-governmental 
organisation.  Work experience relate d to LDCs will be a definite asset. 
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French are required. 
 
Additional Information: 
 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  OFFICE(12)/36 
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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 encour aged 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 on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing da te – 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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