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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. L13/06  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the pos ition of Economic Affairs Officer in the Institute for 
Training and Technical Co-operation (I TTC) to assist in technical co-ope ration related work pursuant to the 
Doha Development Agenda.  This is a special contract  position of limited durati on.  Serving staff members 
interested in this position are al so invited to apply.  The WTO is  an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 8
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STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 113,000 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to the fixed-term contracts for functions of limited duration. 
 
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited internationally. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: One year fixed-term contract .  The contract may be renewed subject to the  
  fully satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continued availability 
  of funds . 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supe rvision of the Counsellor in charge of the Regional Desk for 
English-speaking Africa, the incumbent will perform the following functions: 
   (a) Planning, preparation and delivery of training and technical 
assistance activiti es in the countries of English speaking Africa, 
both at the national and regional le vel, including coordination with 
regional partner organizations; 
   (b) Advising delegations and capital  based officials of  these countries 
on their entitlements, their need s, and the timing of planned 
activities; 
   (c) Consulting with colleagues inside the secretariat on the same 
matters, in particular with operational divisions and travel/ logistics; 
     (d) Preparing briefing and informat ion notes, statistical information, 
back-to-office reports for the supervisor, the Director, or for senior 
management: 
   (e) Attending meetings of Members to brief them on TRTA activities 
and to report back to  management; 
 
  (f) Other duties as required.     . 
                                                           
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candi date does not fully meet all of the required qualifications. OFFICE(06)/65 
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REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced uni versity degree in economics,  political science, law, or 
equivalent. A minimum of five years of  relevant working experience in trade-
related subjects. A good unde rstanding of WTO agreem ents and issues, and 
good didactic/presentation skills. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ab ility to write accurately, 
concisely and quickly. Preference wi ll be given to candidates with a 
knowledge of French and/or Spanish, whic h is an asset in te rms of versatility. 
 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. L13/06. 
  
 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 2 May 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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