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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 div ersity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/1 6-70 Issued on:   13 October  2016 
 
Title:   Research Economist  Application Deadline (CET):   10 November  2016 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Economic Researc h and Stat istics 
(380) 
 Contract Type:   Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 83,548 net per 
annum  Duration:   Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regul ations.  
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, sepa ration 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 fill the position of Research Economist in the 
Economic Research and Statistics  Division .   
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director of the Economic and Statistics Division , the incumbent will 
contribute to the trade -related economic research and analysis at the WTO. Key responsibilities  
include  the following : 
 
1. Preparing  econom ic and trade policy analysis , including contributions to the World Trade 
Report , specific research projects  and other divisional activities . 
 
2. Providing  technical information , upon request, to other parts of the Secretari at, including 
policy briefings, dispute settlement support  and committee -related work.  
 
3. Contributing to the Division's expertise in specific trade areas, particularly  in economic 
modelling and simulation , through in dividual research  projects and by staying abreast of relevant 
research in the fie ld. 
 
4. Undertaking  WTO technical assistance and training in the area of  trade policy and related 
subjects, as well as helping to develop  the WTO's training material.  
 
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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
A PhD or advanced  degree in economics o r related subjects  is required .  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Excellent knowledge of international trade economics , economic modelling and simulation , as well 
as familiarity with  the WTO system  and its agreements . 
 
Experience in building, maintain ing and extend ing multisectoral static and dynamic economic 
models.  
 
Proficient in programming in GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling  System) and/or GEMPACK  
(General Equilibrium Modelling Package) . 
 
Demonstrated ability to work with and modify  existing databases, such as t he G lobal Trade 
Analysis Project (GTAP)  database, used as inputs for economic modelling.  
 
Excellent drafting and presentation skills. 
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues;  communicate in formation in a clear way and understand information; persuade others 
to a point of view using facts;  present technical information  to knowledgeable specialised 
audiences; face and cope with conflict situations with colleagues ; and  work as a member of a 
team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her objectives.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum  2 years' relevant experience  in economic modelling and simulation , which may include 
experience gained in an academic institution.  
 
Languages:  
 
An excellent command of English, both oral and written , is required. A  good working knowledge of 
French  or Spanish would be an asset.  
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
The WTO may use various communi cation technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing,  assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected  whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to 
be suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 18 months, and may 
subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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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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Please note that all candidates must complete an on -line application form.  
To apply, please visit WTO's e -Recruitment website at: https://erecruit ment.wto.org .  
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
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 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.  
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.  
 
 
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