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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/15-58 Issued on:  4 December 2015 
 
Title:  Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):  4 January 
2016  
Grade:  7 
 Division:  Trade Policies Review Division 
(215) 
Contract Type:  Fixed-term  
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 90,881 net per annum 
(approximate) Duration:  Two years with 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 _package_e.pdf . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Trade Policy Analyst in the Trade Policies Review Division.  
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) Section and 
the Director of the Trade Policies Review Division, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks: 
 
1. Prepare factual presentations of notified RTAs in goods and services and incorporate 
comments provided by the parties to the RTAs.  
2. Provide economic and legal analysis of provisions of RTAs and their relationship with the 
multilateral trading system.  3. Respond to requests from Members for information, assistance and advice concerning 
technical issues related to RTAs. 
 4. Participate in the technical cooperation and training activities of the RTA Section including 
organizing seminars in Geneva or elsewhere. 
 5. Carry out other relevant work of the Division, including the drafting of briefing notes on 
regional trade issues for senior WTO staff. 
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  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 Advanced university degree in economics or law, or a related discipline, with a demonstrated 
specialization in issues relating to regional trade agreements.  
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Good knowledge of WTO rules especially with respect to regional trade agreements as well as quantitative skills to analyse the ta riff, both preferential and MFN.  
Clear understanding of broader economic and legal issues relevant to regional trade agreements 
and their relationship with the WTO rules.  
Good drafting skills.  
Ability to work independently, under tight deadlin es and coordinate work and cooperate with other 
colleagues and delegates in a diverse international setting.   
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues; communicate information in a clear way and to understand information; persuade others to a point of view using facts; present technical facts 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 in dependently to achieve his/her objectives. 
 Work Experience: 
 
Minimum three years of experience in economics or law at the national or international level, preferably in relation to regional trade agreements. 
 
Languages:  Excellent knowledge of English, including the ability to draft quickly, clearly, accurately and 
concisely and to communicate both orally and in written form in an articulate and persuasive 
manner. Fluency in Spanish is required in order to provide technical assistance. Good working knowledge of French would be an asset. 
 
Additional Information:  
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications.  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 online application form. 
To apply, please visit the WTO's E-Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
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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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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