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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/10-06 Issued on:   26 January 2010 
 
Title:   Senior Statistical Officer Application deadline:   22 February 2010 
 
Grade:   9 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Economic Research and Statistics 
(170) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 140,900 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 th e position of Senior Statistical Officer in the 
International Trade Statistics Section of the Econ omic Research and Statistics Division.  Serving 
staff members interested in the posi tion are also invited to apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will carry out the following functions: 
 
1. Implementing the Section's data dissemination policy in accordance with WTO and 
international standards and in coordi nation with relevant secretariat bodies. 
 2. Participating in the compilation, production and analysis of trade-related statistics required for 
the monitoring and surveillance of the trading e nvironment as well as for the support of other WTO 
activities. 
 3. Planning and coordinating the production process of the Section' s flagship publications such 
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  4. Drafting analytical documents combining trad e and economic developments in relation to the 
statistical outputs required for the publications.  5. Providing expert technical advice and analysis to delegations and members of the Secretariat, 
advising and assisting senior management in prep aring statistical information for speeches and 
briefings. 
 6. Coordinating the replies to all incoming info rmation requests to the Section (internal, from 
governments, academic, and general users), verifying outputs for statistical and analytical soundness. 
 
7. Reviewing and superv ising the work of professional and support staff, as well as external 
consultants.  8. Assisting the Chief of Secti on in coordinating and supervising the work of the Section, and 
substituting him/her when required. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 Advanced university degree or basic university degree plus theoretical knowledge and/or proven 
professional expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree, in the field of statistics or 
economics.  
Knowledge: 
 
Knowledge of statistical concepts used in nationa l accounts, balance of paym ents, and international 
merchandise trade statistics.  Know ledge and experience in standard st atistical and database software 
used at WTO are necessary  (MS Office, MS Access, SAS).  
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of eight years of relevant practical ex perience in applied trade statistics at the national 
and/or international level.  
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English.   Ability to draft clearly, accurately, and concisely as well as to 
communicate both orally and in written form in an articulate and persuasive manner in English.  
Knowledge of the other WTO working languages (Fre nch and/or Spanish) would be an advantage. 
 
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. 
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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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