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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/13-34 Issued on:   8 November 2013 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   9 December 
2013 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Development 
 
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 Aid 
for Trade Unit of the Development Division.  Serving staff member s 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 incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities: 
 
1. Under the supervision of more senior sta ff, conduct research and analysis and prepare 
reports on issues related to Aid for Trade.  
2. Under the supervision of more senior staff, provide information to delegates, colleagues, 
senior management and other intergovernmental organizations on substantive issues related to Aid for Trade.  
3. Assist in providing support for the work rela ting 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. Assist with coordinating the activities on Aid for Trade with other inter governmental agencies and regional economic organizations involved with the Aid for Trade Initiative. 
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5. Participate in delivering technical assistance and training activities on Aid for Trade and development related WTO matters in general. Contribute to the development of Aid-for-Trade 
training material. 
 6. Develop expertise in Aid for Trade and development related WTO matters in general. 
 
7. Participate in and contribute to other activities of the Division, as required.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education: 
 
Advanced university degree or equivalent in ec onomics or a related field, preferably with a 
specialization in international trade economics with a development focus. 
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
Knowledge of issues related to Aid for Trade, incl uding the concerns and constraints of developing 
countries, least developed countries (LDCs) and small, vulnerable economies (SVEs) in this area.   Knowledge of issues affecting the participation of developing countries in global value chains. 
 
Knowledge of global aid effectiveness agenda, G-20, Aid-for-Trade agenda and the post-2015 
Development Agenda.  
 
Basic knowledge of relevant WTO Agreements and WTO system.    
Good technical and analytical skills;  high level of drafting skills (e.g. correspondence/reports, 
records of meetings, background papers, etc.);  sound policy-oriented research skills;  organizational skills;  presentation skills;  proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. 
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required:  relate to and build relationships with colleagues;  communicate and understand clear factual 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 experience is requir e d .  E x p e r i e n c e  o f  w o r k  w i t h  o r  i n  d e v e l o p i n g  
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: 
 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. 
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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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