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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 merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-12 Issued on:   24 February 2010 
 
Title:   Economic Affairs Officer Application deadline:   24 March 2010 
 
Grade:   8 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Trade and Environment 
(421) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 118,600 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 Economic Affairs Officer in the 
Trade and Environment Division.  Serving staff members interested in the position are also 
invited to apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director and senior staff members in the Divi sion, the incumbent will 
have responsibility for the Division's work in the area of trade and environment and technical barriers 
to trade.  The tasks include: 
 1. Undertake research and analytical work in th e field of trade and environment and technical 
barriers to trade on relevant economic, technical a nd policy issues, including technical support for the 
on-going negotiations on trade and environment. 
 
2. Assist with the servicing of the Committee on Trade and Environment both in regular and special sessions, and the Committee on Technical Barrier s to Trade, and other relevant work of the 
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  3. Undertake technical assistance activities and tr aining relating to trade and environment and 
technical barriers to trade as well as the provision of other assistance and advice to Member governments.  4. Assist with the servicing of panels in the ar eas of trade and environment and technical barriers 
to trade, as required. 
 5. Keep the Division abreast of developments in other relevant inte rnational and regional 
organizations, non-governmental or ganizations, the academic world, etc., in the areas under the 
Division's responsibility. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree in economics, pref erably with a specialization in environmental 
economics or in international trade.  
Knowledge: 
 Applicants should have a strong track record of  research and/or professional experience in  
environmental or international economics or in tr ade policy in academia or in an international 
organization.  Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment and to establish and 
maintain good working relations with government offi cials of different nationalities.  Ability to write 
clearly, concisely and rapidly. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of five years of strong track record of research and/or relevant professional experience in academia or in an international organization will be  required.  Specific experience in environmental 
economics or in international trade policy is an asset. 
 
Languages: 
 
An excellent knowledge of English with a very go od knowledge of at least one of the other two 
official languages.  Drafting quickly and accura tely, particularly in English is an essential 
requirement. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
 
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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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