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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/10-10 Issued on:   22 February 2010 
 
Title:   Economic Affairs Officer Application deadline:   22 March 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Trade and Environment 
(19) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 88,000 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  
 
 The incumbent will serve in the Trade and Envir onment Division to assist the Secretariat implement 
technical-assistance-related aspects of the work of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE), 
the Committee on Trade and Environment Special Session (CTESS) and the Committee on Technical 
Barriers to Trade (CTBT).    Under the supervision of the Director and senior st aff members of the Division, the incumbent's duties 
will include the following: 
 
1. Carry out research and analytical work in th e field of trade and environment and technical 
barriers to trade, including expert studies and re ports on relevant economic, technical and policy 
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  2. Provide information and advice on the ec onomic and trade aspects of environmental 
regulation; and on trade-related work of other IG Os including multilateral environment agreements,  
contributing to background research on developmen ts in the area of TBT-related regulations and 
standards.  
3. Assist with the servicing of regular committees (CTE and TBT) and negotiating group 
(CTESS) in relation to a variety of activities, in cluding assisting in the preparation of committee 
documents and Secretariat background notes.  4. Assist in carrying out technical assist ance, training and outreach activities under the 
Division's responsibility. This includes assisting in preparing the programme of events, coordinating 
with governments and international agencies, designing and preparing training tools.  5. Assist with TBT and Trade a nd Environment panels, as required. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
Advanced university degree in economics, prefer ably with a specialization in environmental 
economics or in international trade. 
 
Knowledge: 
 
Applicants should have experience in environmental or international economics or in trade policy in 
academia or in an international organization.  Ab ility to work as part of a team in a multicultural 
environment and to establish and maintain good wo rking relations with government officials of 
different nationalities.  Ability to write clearly, concisely and rapidly.  
Work Experience: 
 A minimum of two years of track record of research and/or professional experience in academia or in 
an international organi zation will be required. 
 
Languages: 
 An excellent knowledge of English and a very go od knowledge of another official language.  An 
ability to draft quickly and accurately, particular ly in English, is an essential requirement. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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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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