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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. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/L/10-32 Issued on:   1 October 2010 
 
Title:   Statistical Assistant Application deadline:   29 October 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term  Division:   Economic Research and Statistics 
(L020) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 82,200 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   One year with the possibility of 
extension up to one year only 
 
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 leave.  Benefits for internationally recruited staff 
may include travel and removal expenses 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 the position of Statistical Assistant in the Integrated Data Base (IDB) Section of the Economic  Research and Statistics Division to assist in 
technical cooperation related work pursuant to  the Doha Development Agenda.  Serving staff 
members interested in the position  are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
The main functions of this post are to assist the Head of the Consolidated Tariff Schedules (CTS) Unit 
in the maintenance and updating of the CTS database .  Under the supervision by the Head of Unit the 
incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:  
 
1. Assist in the maintenance and updating of th e Consolidated Tariff Schedule database. This 
includes tasks such as entering new data into th e CTS database and revising CTS data to include 
changes related to the introduction of new versions of the Harmoni zed System (HS) nomenclature and 
other modifications to the Schedules of concessions.  
 
2. Assist in the verification of nomenclature cons istency of acceding Members in the context of 
their accession process.  3. Assist if required the IDB processing Unit in processing IDB submissions. OFFICE(10)/59 
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  4. Respond to ad hoc requests for retrieval of st atistical information fro m the IDB and/or CTS 
databases originating from other Divisions;   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
In addition to completion of secondary school or eq uivalent technical or commercial school, formal 
training or proven expertise in statistical tools a nd methods is required.  The formal training may 
include specific courses or university studies undert aken in a relevant area.  Good knowledge of 
computer applications relevant to statistical work is also necessary.    
Knowledge: 
 Good knowledge/working experience in the are as of customs tariffs and HS nomenclature 
classifications and computer software for applie d statistics, including MS Excel and database 
management systems, particularly MS Access a pplications and SQL langua ge.  Knowledge of SAS 
and trade statistics would be an advantage.  
Work Experience: 
 
At least eight years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the field of statistics, 
which may include university studies and/or professi onal training.  Proven practical experience in 
maintaining data files and databases and applying basi c statistical tools and methods including the use 
of standard software is required.  
 
Languages: 
 
Proficiency in English or French is required; a wo rking knowledge of the other working language is 
an advantage.  Knowledge of a third working language (Spanish) would be an advantage. 
 Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications.  
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. 
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  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. 
 
Offline 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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