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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No.L18/06  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Ec onomic Affairs Officer shared on a 50 – 
50 basis in the Agriculture and Commodities and th e Development Divisions to assist in technical 
cooperation and capacity-building work pursuant to th e Doha Development Agenda.  This is a special 
contract position of limited dur ation. Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.  
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 7
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STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 91,000 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.  The post will be split equally with respect to capacity-
building activities related to the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agr eement), specifically the Standards 
and Trade Development Facility, an d work of the LDC Unit in the 
Development Division, including work on the Integrated Framework for 
LDCs (IF).  Under the ge neral direction of the Directors of the respective 
Divisions and under direct supervisi on of senior officers of the  
Agriculture and Commodi ties Division and of  the LDC Unit of the 
Development Division , the incumbent will be required to: 
 
For the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF ) Unit 
 
 (a) organize and participate in mee tings of the STDF and related duties 
such as contact with donors, partne r organizations and beneficiary 
representatives; 
 
(b) assist in establishing the necessary implementation arrangements 
for projects accepted for funding; 
 
                                                           
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(c)  participate in national, re gional and multilateral workshops, 
seminars, symposia and other training courses, with particular focus on the difficulties facing developing countries in the implementation of these Agreements; 
 (d) perform any other tasks that may be  required by the Agriculture and 
Commodities Division relating to the implementation of the SPS 
Agreement. 
 
For the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Unit 
 (a) Jointly carry out the work of the Integrated Framework for LDCs, 
including monitoring the implementation of the IF, participating in IF missions, assist in the preparation of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Studies (DTIS), offer advice to IF beneficiary countries, donors and other IF stakeholders, engage in advocacy and prepare briefings on the 
IF; 
 b) Support the Secretary of the IF Steering Committee and the IF Working Group, both serviced by the LDC Unit;  c) Maintain synergies between the IF and the STDF; 
 
d) Perform any other tasks that may be required by the LDC Unit, in particular assisting in the monitoring of the WTO Work Programme for LDCs.  
REQUIRED In addition to a basic university de gree, applicants must have theoretical 
QUALIFICATIONS:  knowledge equivalent to an  advanced university degree in economics,    agricultural economics, law, or a related  discipline with a development    component.    Up to five years' practical experience related to the field of trade policy 
and development – including in the area of agricultural trade policy.  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.  Experience in working with LDCs will be an asset.  
 
 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. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Englis h or French, and a very good working 
language capacity of the other, including the ability to write accurately, concisely and rapidly and make presentations in 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 
                                                           
          2Only applications fro m nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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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. L18/06. 
  
 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 1 November 2006  
VACANCY NOTICE: No application will be considered after this date    The WTO is a non-smoking environment