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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/L/15-30 Issued on:  19 June 2015 
 
Title:  Statistician Application Deadline (CET):  20 July 2015 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Economic Research and Statistics 
(L020) 
Contract Type:  Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:  CHF 84,399 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:  One year with the possibility of 
extension subject to performance, continued 
need for the functions and availability of funds. 
 
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 _package_e.pdf . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Statistician in the Market 
Access Intelligence Section of the Economic Rese arch and Statistics Division to assist in 
technical cooperation related work pursua nt to the Doha Development Agenda.  
 The Statistics Group of the Economic Research and Statistics Division supports WTO Members and the Secretariat with quantitative information in relation to economic and trade policy issues. The 
Division is responsible for the maintenance and development of the Integrated Data Base (IDB) 
and the Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS),  which supports the Market Access Committee’s 
information requirements in relation to tariffs. It is also the principal supplier of WTO trade 
statistics through the annual “International Trade Statistics” and via the internet and intranet. 
  
General Functions  
 The main functions of this post are to assist the Head of the Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) Unit in the maintenance and updating of the CTS database.  Under the supervision of the Head of 
Unit, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:  
 1. Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the Consolidated Tariff Schedule database. 
This includes tasks such as compiling and entering new data into the CTS database, revising CTS 
data to include and validate changes related to the introduction of new versions of the Harmonized 
System (HS) nomenclature and other modifications to the Schedules of concessions.  
 
2. Assist in the verification of nomenclature consistency of acceding Members in the context 
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3. Contribute to statistical work related to renegotiations of commitments under Art. 28 and 
draft technical notes when required. 
 4. Assist if required the Integrated Data Base (IDB) processing Unit in processing IDB 
submissions. 
 5. Respond to ad hoc requests for retrieval of statistical information from the IDB and/or CTS 
databases; participate to technical assistance activities in related areas. 
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
Advanced university degree or equivalent in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics 
or economics.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 Knowledge of statistical concepts such as those used in national accounts, balance of payments and international trade statistics.  
Good knowledge/working experience in the ar eas of customs tariffs and HS nomenclature 
classifications. Good IT skills of use for statistical analysis and database/information management, particularly MS 
Access applications and SQL language.  Kno wledge of SAS would be an advantage. 
 The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues;  communicate information in a clear way and understand information; persuade others 
to a point of view using facts;  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 2 years' relevant professional experience.  
 Languages: 
 
Proficiency in English. Knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.  Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The re cruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment cent res, 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://erecruitment.wto.org .  OFFICE(15)/54 
 
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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. 
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 
 
 
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