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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/13-30 Issued on:   15 October 2013 
 
Title:   Statistician Application Deadline (CET):   12 
November 2013 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Economic Research and Statistics  
 
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 a Statistician in the Statistics 
Group of the Economic Research and Stat istics Division.  Serving staff members 
interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Head of Internatio nal Trade Statistics Section, the incumbent will 
undertake the following:   
1. Collect, compile and analyse statistical information from a variety of sources following WTO 
data requirements; constantly seek ways to improve the analytical relevance of the indicators and the completeness and precision of the data in the databases. 
 
2. Undertake statistical research and prepare anal ytical papers (reports, working papers, etc.). 
 3. Ensure that databases under his/her responsibility are accurately maintained and regularly 
updated. Undertake analytical work and reporting on the data. 
 4. Understand the use of large data sets and the nomenclatures used in classifying trade. 
Support analytical work in his/her area of expertise and prepare guidelines defining statistical 
procedures.  
5. Support research assistants to help them enhance their expertise. 
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6. Assist in providing technical assistance and professional advice to WTO Members and 
colleagues in the Secretariat. 
 
7. Keep up-to-date with best practices and leve rage the availability of statistics working with 
external counterparts, including international organizations such as the UN, OECD, World Bank and 
IMF as well as keeping abreast with research on quantitative trade analysis. 
  
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. Familiarity with the main concepts used in trade and 
international economics and the relevant trade indicators.  Good understanding of the WTO system. Good IT skills of use for statistical analysis and database/information management; good 
quantitative analytical skills; good research and proven drafting skills (e.g. reports, background 
papers, working papers, papers to be published in  academic journals); presentation skills; and the 
ability to organize his/her work and work in team. 
 
Work Experience:  
Minimum 2 years' relevant professional experience; a publication track record would be an 
advantage.   Languages: 
 
Proficiency in English and working knowledge of  French. Knowledge of Spanish would be an 
advantage. 
 
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. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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