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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/13-04 Issued on:   15 March 2013 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   15 April 
2013 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Market Access 
 
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 
Market Access Division.  Serving staff memb ers interested in the position are also 
invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of a senior officer, the incumbent will undertake the following 
responsibilities:  
1. Conduct research and analysis and prepare reports on trade policy issues related to 
substantive areas of the Division's work (including rules of origin, customs valuation, import licensing and tariffs). 
 
2. Provide information to delegates, colleagues, senior management and other intergovernmental organizations on substantive issues within the Division's responsibility.  
3. Assist more senior colleagues in providin g support for bodies serviced by the Division 
(committees, negotiating groups, etc.), as required.  
4. Deliver a significant number of technical assistance and training activities on substantive 
areas of the Division's work. Contribute to the development of training material.  
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6. Participate in and provide support to the Division's outreach activities. 
 
7. Participate in and contribute to other activities of the Division, as required.   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 Education: 
 
Advanced university degree or equivalent in international relations, economics or law.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 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, but 
working independently to achieve his/her objectives.  
Work Experience: 
 Minimum two years' relevant experience at the national or international level. 
 
Languages:  
Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and French. Knowledge of Spanish would 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) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement. 
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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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