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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 competen ce, 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/10-03   Issued on:    12 January 2010 
 
Title:   Legal Affairs Officer    Application deadline:   9 February 2010  
 
Grade:   7       Division:   Rules 
(546) 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 94,400 net per annum  Duration:    Two years with the possibility 
(approximate)      of extension  Other  
 In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Conditions:  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 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 position of  Legal Affairs Officer in the Rules 
Division.  Serving staff members interested in  the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 The Rules Division supports disput e settlement panels in the areas of subsidies, contingent trade 
remedies (anti-dumping, countervai ling measures, safeguards), state trad ing enterprises and trade in civil 
aircraft.  The incumbent will, under the supervisi on of the Chief Legal Officer and senior legal 
officers, provide assistance to such panels. Tasks in clude advising dispute se ttlement panels on legal 
issues and related matters within the Division's ar eas of competence, drafting legal memoranda and 
other texts, managing procedural and organiza tional aspects of the panel process and otherwise 
assisting panels in all aspects of their work.  In addition, the incumbent may, under the supervision of the Director of the Division, be asked to 
advise delegations and Secretariat staff regardi ng legal issues and precedents; provide technical 
assistance and training; prepare model legislatio ns; support the servicing of Committees and other 
bodies for which the Division is responsible; and undertake such other tasks as may be assigned. 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
 
A university degree in law, including studies in in ternational trade and public international law.  S hould 
be licensed or be eligible to be licensed to practice law in at least one municipal jurisdiction. Graduate 
or undergraduate study in international economic issues would be an asset.  
Knowledge:  
 
A good knowledge of international trade law, pr eferably including the WTO dispute settlement 
system.  Knowledge of WTO rules on subsidies and contingent trade remedies would be an asset.  
Ability to manage workload independently, to operate  under strict deadlines, and to coordinate work and 
cooperate with others in a di verse international setting. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of three years of relevant practical experi ence in the area of inte rnational law, preferably 
international economic law.  Experience in national or  international trade-related litigation and/or in the 
area of contingent trade re medies would be an asset. 
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of English including an ability to draft legal texts accurately, concisely and 
quickly; knowledge of Spanish or French would be an asset. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  __________________________________________________________________________________  
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 online as soon as possible after the v acancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date 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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