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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No.L14/06  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Economic Affairs Officer in the Agriculture and Commodities Division to assist in technical co -operation related work pursuant to the Doha 
Development Agenda.  This is a special contract position of limited duration.  Serving staff members 
interested in this position are al so invited to apply. The WTO is  an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 8
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 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 113,000 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO St aff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts for functions of limited duration. 
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  The contract may be renewed subject to the fully 
satisfactory performance of the incu mbent and the continued availability 
of funds.  
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: This post is related to the WTO's technical assistance and capacity-
building activities with respect to th e Agreement on Agriculture and the 
Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement).  Under the general supervision of senior officers of the Division, the incumbent will be required to: 
 
 (a) organize and participate in national, regional and multilateral 
workshops, seminars, symposia a nd other training courses, with 
particular focus on the difficulties facing developing countries in the implementation of these Agreements; 
 
(b) prepare training materials, for use in these training events and for 
more general use, regarding the Agriculture and SPS Agreements 
and the agricultural negotiations, and their implications, as well as the relevant provisions of other WTO agreements including the WTO dispute resolution procedures.  In carrying out these 
functions, the incumbent will be e xpected to cooperate with other 
inter-governmental organizations active in this field. 
 
(c) provide support for the work dedicated to the Regular Committee 
on Agriculture and Agriculture Special Session meetings; 
 
(d) support the other work of the Division so as to release other officers 
to increase their technical assi stance and capacity-building 
activities. 
                                                           
 1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the se lected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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 REQUIRED An advanced univers ity degree in economics, la w or a related field,  
QUALIFICATIONS: including relevant studies in international law, economics or agricultural 
economics, or equivalent proven prof essional knowledge and expertise.  
A minimum of five years' practical experience related to the field of agricultural trade.  Clear understanding of the functioning of the WTO.  Good knowledge and understanding of the problems faced by 
developing countries in the implementation of WTO rules. 
 
 Excellent presentational skills and e xperience, including the ability to 
explain complex technical issues to audiences from various cultural and professional backgrounds.  Ability to work independently, under tight 
deadlines, and to coordinate work and cooperate with others in a diverse 
international setting.  Ability to wr ite accurately, concisely and rapidly 
in English. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English and of Spanish or French, including the 
ability to make presentations in at least two of these languages. 
 
APPLICATIONS:
 2 Please use the online application form which may be downloaded from 
the WTO website –  www.wto.org  – under "vacancies".  If you are 
unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
 
 Director, Human Resources Division 
WTO Centre William Rappard 154, rue de Lausanne 
1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
 
 E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org
  Fax:  +41-22-739 5772 
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not 
necessary to follow your application up  with copies of qualifications, 
previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc. 
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form 
the Vacancy Notice No. L14/06. 
  
 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the 
successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
 
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about progress of their application.
 
 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 17 July 2006 
VACANCY NOTICE: No application will be considered after this date  
  The WTO is a non-smoking environment  
                                                           
  2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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