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offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/13-33 Issued on:   7 November 2013 
 
Title:   Legal/Economic Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   5 December 
2013 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Intellectual Property 
 
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 Legal/Economic Analyst within 
the Intellectual Property Group of the Inte llectual Property Division.  Serving staff 
members interested in the positi on are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director and other senior professional staff, the incumbent will have 
primary responsibility of focusing on legal, economic and related policy issues concerning intellectual property within the international trade system;  the incumbent may also assist in 
selected aspects of competition policy and government procurement. Key accountabilities will 
include:  
1. Undertaking legal, economic and other analys is and research, contributing to and drafting 
briefing, explanatory and outreach documents and the preparation of analytical papers and other materials in the substantive areas of work of the Intellectual Property Division; and providing 
analytical support and background research, as  required, for dispute settlement panels. The 
incumbment will contribute to research and analysis on the interplay between the economic 
dimension of intellectual property, legal aspects of intellectual property law, and the law and economics of international trade. Additional responsibilities will include technical and analytical 
support on other trade policy issues addressed by the Division. 
 2. Assisting in the substantive, diplomatic and procedural aspects of the preparation, conduct 
and follow-up of official meetings, including those of the Regular and Special Sessions of the WTO 
Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).  OFFICE(13)/39 
 
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3. Assisting in the processing, collation, improved management, and analysis of notifications and other monitoring and trade policy information in the area of intellectual property, and in 
upgrading and improving usability of related information bases and related information tools 
managed by the Division.  
4. Contributing to, and developing tailored, empirically based studies and training materials for 
technical assistance and training missions in the field of intellectual property law and policy; participating in seminars, symposia and workshop s on related topics both inside and outside the 
Organization as required. 
 5. Under the supervision of more senior professionals, providing advice and information to WTO Member delegations, Secretariat colleagues, WTO senior management and other 
intergovernmental organizations; responding to requests from both within and outside the 
Secretariat for advice and assistance on the law, economics and policy of intellectual property matters and on other matters as required. 
 
6. Assisting with responses to requests by memb ers of the public for information, and assisting 
in the on-going maintenance and upgrading of the WTO website in the area of TRIPS. 
 
7. Deepening expertise in technical subject-matter relating to the work of the Division, with a 
strong concentration on the economics and policy di mensions of intellectual property, based on a 
thorough understanding of the law. 
 
8. Providing support to the Division's outreach  activities, through preparing  presentations, 
briefings and various forms of written materials. 
 
9. Carrying out other tasks as assigned.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education: 
 
Advanced university degree in economics or law, wi th a strong preference for research experience 
in economics, and equivalent knowledge of and expertise in the law of intellectual property. 
Familiarity with the law, policy and institutional context of international trade and familiarity with 
the multilateral system are also desirable.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 Evidence of a wide-ranging interest in and know ledge of the economics, law and policy dimension 
of international trade; professional experience in the law of intellectual property, either in the 
practice of law or in a policy context; a proven capability for teamwork; capacity for tact and 
effective oral communication in a multicultural and international setting; a demonstrated capacity to undertake analytical research of a high standa rd; and a proven ability to write well, accurately 
and clearly including on technical subjects for a non-technical audience. 
 Knowledge of the legal principles of the multilateral trade law system, and in particular the WTO 
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellect ual Property Rights and other legal and policy 
aspects of the Agreement.  Work Experience: 
 
Minimum two years' relevant professional experien ce in the the law,  economics and/or policy of 
intellectual property, preferably within an international trade setting and with at least some 
exposure to the practice of law in this field. 
 Languages: 
 
Excellent command of English, both oral and writ ten. Good working knowledge of one or both of 
the other WTO languages would be an asset.   OFFICE(13)/39 
 
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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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