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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. L01/08  
 
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Economic Affairs Officer in the 
Institute for Training and Technical Co-operation (ITTC) to assist in technical co-operation related work 
pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda. This is a special contract position of limited duration.  
Serving staff members interested in this position ar e also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal 
Opportunities Employer.  
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic Affairs Officer – Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 116,562 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations as applicab le to the fixed-term contracts for 
functions of limited duration. 
   The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation 
package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency 
benefits, pension plan, health insu rance scheme, separation grant and 
30 days annual vacation. Benefits for internationally recruited staff also 
include travel and removal expenses  on appointment and separation, 
installation grant, education grant,  rental subsidy and home leave. 
Additional information on the compen sation package is provided on the 
WTO website
.  
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: One year fixed-term cont ract.  The contract may be renewed subject to 
the fully satisfactory performan ce of the incumbent and the continued 
availability of funds . 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the su pervision 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 activities  in the countries of English speaking 
Africa, both at the national and regional level, including coordination with regional partner organizations; 
 
                                                           
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  (b) Advising delegations and capital based officials of these 
countries on their entitlements, their needs, 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 information notes, statistical 
information, back-to-office reports for the supervisor, the 
Director, or for senior management: 
   (e) Attending meetings of Me mbers to brief them on TRTA 
activities and to report back to  management; 
 
  (f) Other duties as required. 
 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced university degree in economics. A minimum of five years 
of relevant working experience in  trade-related subjects. A good 
understanding of WT O agreements and issues, and good 
didactic/presentation skills. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Engl ish, including an ability to write 
accurately, concisely and quickly. Preference will be given to 
candidates with a knowledge of French  and/or Spanish, which is an 
asset in terms 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. L01/08. 
                                                           
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 ta ken 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  
VACANCY NOTICE:  16 June 2008 
  No applications will be considered after this date. 
   
  The WTO is a non smoking environment