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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/13-31 Issued on:   21 October 2013 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline (CET):   18 November 
2013 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Council and Trade Negotiations 
Committee  
 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 
Council and Trade Negotiations Committee Divi sion.  Serving staff members interested 
in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer responsible for managing the Trade 
Negotiation Committee (TNC), the incumbent will deliver the following key accountabilities:   
1. Assisting in organizing all TNC processes an d meetings, including providing close support to 
the TNC Chair, taking into account the TNC's function of supervising the DDA negotiations. 
 
2. Assisting in servicing the TNC and all related activities and coordinating with the General 
Council, and negotiating and other bodies. Assume responsibility for specific aspects of this work, as assigned.  
3. Assisting in providing support to the TNC Chair, other senior management and the Director 
of the Division on the TNC matters, includin g procedures and decision-making processes. 
 
4. Participating in the organization and servicing of the Ministerial Conference. 
 5. Contributing to the Division's outreach activities; ensure effective relationships and liaison 
with Members, relevant international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, 
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6. Supporting technical assistance activities on substantive issues related to the work of the Division. 
 
7. Developing his/her technical and policy related skills. 
8. Contributing to keeping the Division abreast of relevant developments in policy and 
knowledge. 
9. Participating in and contributing to other activities of the Division. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 Education: 
 
An advanced university degree in international relations, economics, law or another relevant field, or a basic university degree combined with relevant professional experience that is equivalent to 
an advanced university degree.  
 Knowledge and Skills:  
Good knowledge of the economic, legal and/or political theory and principles underlying the 
relevant WTO Agreements and system.  
Knowledge of and experience at national and/or international levels in the field of WTO law and 
practice, as well as horizontal knowledge and experience in the Marrakech Agreements is 
necessary. 
 
Good technical and analytical skills, as well  as a high level of drafting skills (e.g. 
correspondence/reports, records of meetings, background papers).  
Sound policy-oriented research skills, as well  as organizational and presentation skills. 
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 
 
Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a diplomatic environment and interact with high-level diplomats and negotiators. 
  
Work Experience:  Minimum two years' relevant professional experience at the national or international level. 
 
Languages:  
Excellent speaking and writing skills in Englis h and another WTO language (French or Spanish). 
Good working knowledge of the third official language 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. 
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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. 
 
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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