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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/12-15 Issued on:   31 October 2012 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   29 November 
2012 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Agriculture and Commodities 
(65) 
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/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf .
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to f ill a position of Trade Policy Analyst in the 
Agriculture and Commodities Division.  Serving staff members interested in the position are 
also invited to apply.  
General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Director of the Division and ot her senior staff as required, the incumbent is 
responsible for the following: 
 1. Under the supervision of more senior staff,  assist in servicing the formal and informal 
meetings of the Committee on Agricu lture (regular), including with respect to logistical arrangements, 
drafting of summary reports and Chairperson's not es, and preparing documents as may be requested 
by Members.   
 
2. Under the supervision of more senior sta ff, receive, prepare and circulate all incoming 
agriculture notifications and provide information to  delegates, colleagues, senior management and 
other intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) on subs tantive issues relating to the implementation of 
Members' commitments under the Agreement on Ag riculture, as well as their compliance with the 
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  3. Deliver technical assistance and training rela ted to the Agreement on Agriculture and actively 
participate in the day-to-day counselling of Ge neva-based delegates on agriculture notifications. 
Contribute to the development of training material and other information pro ducts (e.g. notifications 
handbook, Members' Transparency Toolkit on  the WTO's agriculture web page, etc.). 
 
4. Participate in and provide support to the Divi sion's outreach activities, and maintain contacts 
with other international organizati ons, particularly those IGOs with observer status in the Committee, 
such as Food and Agriculture Organization, Wo rld Bank, International Monetary Fund, OECD, 
International Grains Council, UNCTAD, World Food Programme. 
 
5. Develop expertise and conduct research and analysis on trade policy issues or technical 
subject matters relating to the work of the Divisi on, such as evolution of commodity trade, price 
volatility, food security, inte rnational food aid.   
 6. Participate in and contribute to other ac tivities as may be assigned by the Director of the 
Division, notably by responding to ad hoc requests for information from both within and outside the 
WTO, providing support to the DDA negotiations , the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures, and WTO dispute settlement panels.   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree or equivalent in inte rnational trade, economics, law or another relevant 
field is required. 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 
 
The incumbent should have a basic knowledge of  the Agreement on Agriculture and WTO system; 
good technical and analytical skills, particularly da ta processing skills;  high level of drafting skills 
(e.g. correspondence/reports, records of meetings, ba ckground papers, statistical notes, etc.);  sound 
knowledge of trade-related policy issues in the area of agriculture and commodity trade;  good 
presentation skills;  and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, 
Excel, Access, and similar software.  The following interpersonal capab ilities are required: to relate to  and build relationships with 
colleagues;  to understand clear factual informati on and effectively communicate it to knowledgeable 
specialised audiences;  and to wo rk as a member of a team, relating to others in a multicultural 
environment, and capacity to work aut onomously to achieve his/her objectives. 
 
Work Experience: 
 Minimum two years' relevant professional experience is required.  
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English is required, including the ability to write clearly and concisely.  A 
good knowledge of French or Sp anish would be an advantage. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  OFFICE(12)/43 
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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. 
 
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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