05-4091        OFFICE(05)/68      16 September 2005  
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 546  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is se eking to fill the position of C ounsellor in the Rules Division.  
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members intere sted in this position are 
also invited to apply.  TITLE AND GRADE: C ounsellor – Grade 9
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 128,500 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO 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 for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Rules Division, which is responsible for, 
inter alia , the Agreements on Anti-Dumping,  Subsidies and Countervailing 
Measures, and Safeguards.   
 
  As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent will, under the supervision 
of the Chief Technical Assistance Officer  of the Division, provide detailed, 
hands-on technical assistan ce, directly or through seminars and workshops, 
on the conduct of contingent trade reme dy investigations (with particular 
focus on anti-dumping), and the establis hment and management of contingent 
trade remedy systems, to developing c ountry officials responsible for these 
matters.  The incumbent will also pr ovide technical and policy advice to 
Members' delegations and relevant governmental branches.  The incumbent is 
also expected to provide expertise, and to develop and maintain detailed 
teaching materials, including case st udies involving complex financial 
matters and mathematical ca lculations and simulation ex ercises, to be used in 
seminars and workshops.   
   In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of the 
Division, perform the following functions: 
 
  a) undertake the collect ion, analysis and presentation of information 
on anti-dumping, countervailing a nd safeguards actions, and the 
conduct of research and prepar ation of reports and economic 
analyses on economic policy and technical issues concerning contingent trade remedies; 
 
                                                           
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  b) serve, to the extent his/her pr incipal duties permit, as secretary to 
dispute settlement panels involvi ng areas within the Division's 
competence; 
 
  c) undertake such other tasks as  may be assigned by the Director. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced uni versity degree in economics, international relations, or 
business administra tion, including relevant studies in trade-related 
economics, or equivalent proven profes sional knowledge and expertise.  
Studies in accounting and finance would be an asset.  A minimum of eight 
years' practical experience, including se veral years' experience in the conduct 
of contingent trade remedy investiga tions gained by having served in a 
national investigating authority.  In-depth knowledge of WTO rules in general and WTO trade-remedy rules in  particular.  Clear understanding of 
economic, accounting and financial is sues relevant to trade-remedy 
investigations.  Excellent presentational skills, including the ability to explain 
highly complex technical issues to unt rained audiences.  Good knowledge 
and understanding of probl ems faced by developing c ountries' trade remedy 
investigators.  Ability to work i ndependently, under tight deadlines, and 
coordinate work and cooperate with ot hers in a diverse international setting 
  LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English an d Spanish, including an ability to write 
accurately, concisely and quickly in at least one of these languages.  
Knowledge of French would be an asset. 
 
 
APPLICATIONS2: 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. 546 
  
                                                           
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
 
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 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 27 October 2005 
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date.