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The recruitment policy of the WTO shall be to  seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard shall be given to th e merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-08 Issued on:   5 February 2010 
 
Title:   Legal Affairs Officer Application deadline:   5 March 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Legal Affairs 
(656) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 88,000 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years with the possibility for 
extension 
 
Other 
Conditions: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations  and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations. The World Trade Organization offers an a ttractive 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 vacation.  Benefits for internationally recruited 
staff may include travel and removal e xpenses on appointment and separation, 
installation grant, education grant,  rental subsidy and home leave. 
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the WTO website:  http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of Legal Affairs Officer in the Legal 
Affairs Division.  Serving staff members interested  in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director of the Divi sion, and other more senior legal officers and 
counsellors, the incumbent will assist in carrying out  the tasks assigned to the Legal Affairs Division.  
The tasks include: 
 
1. To provide legal advice and assistance to dispute settlement panels and arbitrators. 
 2. To advise delegates and staff members on le gal issues and precedents relating to the WTO 
and agreements negotiated under its auspices. 
 
3. To prepare studies on legal matters.  4. To provide technical assistance and traini ng on the WTO Agreements, including the WTO's 
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5. To prepare WTO publications for which the Division has responsibility, including the WTO 
Analytical Index, the Dispute Settlement One- Page Case Summaries and the Dispute Settlement 
Reports.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 An advanced university degree in law, including rele vant studies in international trade law and public 
international law.  
Knowledge: 
 Thorough background in respect of  the legal and economic issues relating to the WTO.  Ability to 
manage workload independently, to operate under strict deadlines, and to coordinate work and 
cooperate with others in a diverse in ternational setting is also necessary. 
 
Work Experience: 
 Minimum two years' relevant practical experience. 
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English, including strong legal drafting sk ills.  Good working knowledge of 
Spanish or French 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 encour aged 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 on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing da te stated in the vacancy announcement. 
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  Off-line 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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