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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/14-02 Issued on:  3 April 2014 
 
Title:  Legal/Economic Analyst  Application Deadline (CET):  1 May 2014 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Trade in Services Division 
 
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  the position of Legal/Economic Analyst in 
the Trade in Services Division. Serving staff members interested in the position are also 
invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
The Trade in Services Division provides support and technical advice to WTO Members on the 
implementation of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and on further negotiations mandated by the Agreement. In this context,  the incumbent will undertake the following 
responsibilities: 
 1. Under the supervision of the Director and with guidance from senior colleagues, provide 
substantive services-related analysis and advice to WTO bodies and negotiating groups, other WTO 
Divisions, senior management, WT O Members and acceding countries. 
 2. Conduct research on technical, economic and legal issues arising in the context of the 
General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).  Provide written inputs on these and related 
issues for Secretariat Notes, WTO publications and presentational material, including for technical assistance purposes.   
 
3. Perform a variety of back-up functions for mo re senior colleagues concerning developments 
in key service sectors and modes of supply.  Update  existing and develop new training material on 
such issues from a GATS perspective.  
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4. Deliver or contribute to the delivery of technical assistance concerning services trade and the GATS; give presentations at training seminars and other professionally relevant events.  
 
 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
Advanced university degree in law and/or economics, with a focus on international trade.  
 Knowledge and Skills:  
Knowledge of international trade law and economics, the WTO agreements and WTO 
jurisprudence, with a particular emphasis on servic es trade. Professional and analytical interest in 
issues surrounding the GATS as reflected, for exam ple, in relevant publications and professional 
initiatives. Ability to interpret international trade statistics in services in the light of relevant GATS 
concepts.  
Good drafting and analytical skills, combined with ability to provide advice to government officials 
and colleagues from other WTO Divisions and international organizations seeking information.  Familiarity with the missions, guiding principles and prevailing policy orientation of these organizations and other relevant actors. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
within a dynamic work environment. Tact and discretion.  
 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 work experience in international trade law, trade economics or 
policies, ideally within a public-sector or academic environment. Proven experience in contributing 
to and coordinating within teams at national and international level. Previous participation in trade negotiations would be an asset.  
 
Languages:  
Excellent knowledge of English, including a demonstrated ability to give presentations and to write 
succinctly and clearly within tight deadlines. Comparable presentational skills in French and/or Spanish will be an asset.   
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. 
 
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 online as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing date – Central European Time (CET) –  
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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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