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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. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-31 Issued on:   30 September 2010 
 
Title:   Economic Affairs Officer Application deadline:   28 October 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Trade and Environment 
(115) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 88,000 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 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 the post of Economic Affairs Officer in the Trade 
and Environment Division.  Serving staff members in terested in the position are also invited to 
apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director and senio r staff members in the Trade and Environment 
Division, the incumbent's duties will include the following:  
 
1. Assist with the servicing of the work of  the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade 
(CTBT) and the Committee on Trade and Environmen t both in regular and special sessions (CTE and 
CTESS) in relation to a variety of activities, incl uding the preparation of Secretariat background notes 
on specific issues and meeting reports, and contribut ing to the organization of committee meetings 
and related events.  
 
2. Provide support to the CTBT in monitoring th e implementation of the transparency provisions 
in the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Tr ade including overseeing the processing of TBT 
notifications and other transparency-related docum ents.  This will also involve maintaining and 
further developing the TBT Information Mana gement System, a web-based application for 
classification and research of TBT notifications a nd specific trade concerns raised in the CTBT. OFFICE(10)/58 
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  3. Assist in carrying out research projects and providing analytical support in the areas of 
technical trade barriers and trade and environment,  including expert studies and reports on relevant 
economic, technical and policy issues.    4. Undertake the planning, organization and de livery of technical assistance activities in the 
areas of TBT and trade and environment. This w ould include contributing to further developing 
training and information material to be used in seminars and workshops, including with respect to e-
training courses.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree in economics is required. 
 
Knowledge: 
 
Applicants should have a very good knowledge of in ternational trade policy in particular as it applies 
to regulatory areas covering technical barriers to tr ade and trade and environm ent.  They should also 
possess: good IT skills to operate databases of WT O notifications; excellent communication and 
presentation skills; good organizationa l and planning skills; and the ability to work independently and 
to cooperate with others in a diverse internationa l setting.  The ability to develop interactive training 
material and provide training on complex topics in a clear manner is important.   
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of two years of track record of research and/or professional experience in the areas of trade and environment and technical barriers to tr ade in academia, a research  institution or in an 
international organisation.   
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English and a very good knowledge of at least one of the other two official 
languages of the WTO (French and Spanish).  An ability to communicate clearly and accurately both 
verbally and in writing, particularly in English, is an essential requirement.   
 Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  OFFICE(10)/58 
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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. 
 
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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