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 8 February 2006 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 556  
  The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the po sition of Legal Affairs Officer in the Legal Affairs 
Division.  Applications fro m men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in 
this position are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Affairs Officer – Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 108,164 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and 
WTO Pension Plan Regulations. 
  A package of expatriate benefits  is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract fo r two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Division, the 
incumbent will assist in carrying out the tasks assigned to the Legal Affairs Division.  The tasks include: 
 
 (a) to advise delegates, disp ute settlement panels and staff 
members on legal issues and precedents relating to the WTO and agreements negotiated under its auspices; 
  (b) to provide Secretariat services for panels and working 
parties; 
  (c) to prepare studies on legal matters;   (d) to provide technical assistance and training on the WTO 
Agreements, including the WTO's dispute settlement 
procedures; 
  (e) to prepare WTO publications for which the Division has 
responsibility, including the Analytical Index, Dispute Settlement Reports and the Update of WTO Dispute 
Settlement Cases. 
 REQUIRED An advanced university degree in law, including relevant studies in QUALIFICATIONS: international trade law and public international law;  a minimum of 
five years of relevant practical experience;  a thorough background 
in respect of the legal and econom ic issues relating to the WTO as 
                                                     
 
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the select ed candidate does not fully meet all of the required 
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well as an in-depth knowledge of WTO law and practice and a good knowledge of relevant WTO agreements; ability to work 
independently and to cooperate  with others in a diverse 
international setting. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write 
accurately, concisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset. 
 
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 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. 556. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions 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  22 March 2006  
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date. 
   The WTO is a non smoking environment 
 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
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