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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/15-23 Issued on:   19 May 2015 
 
Title:   Research Economist Application Deadline (CET):   16 June 2015 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Economic Research and Statistics 
(654) 
 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 Research Economist in the 
Economic Research and Statistics Division.   
  
General Functions  
 Under the supervision of the Director of the Economic and Statistics Divsision, the incumbent will contribute to the trade-related economic research  and analysis of the WTO. Key responsibilities 
include the following: 
 1. Preparing economic 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 Secretariat, including 
policy briefings, dispute settlement suport and committee-related work. 
 3. Contributing to the Division's expertise in sp ecific trade areas, such as global value chains, 
through individual research projects and by staying abreast of other relevant research in the field. 
 
4. Undertaking WTO technical assistance and trai ning 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 or related subjects is required.  
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Excellent knowledge of international trade economics as well as a familiarity with the WTO system and its agreements.  
Proven policy-oriented research and analytical skills.  
 Excellent drafting skills. 
 
Strong organizational and presentation skills.  
Proficiency in MS suite of applications and data packages. 
 Familiarity with the operation and work of the WTO Secretariat is highly desirable.  
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; 
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, which ma y include experience gained in an academic 
institution. 
 
Languages:  
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 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 .  
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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