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         15 August 2005 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 544   
 
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a post of Counsellor in the External Relations 
Division. Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in 
this position are also invited to apply. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: C ounsellor – Grade 91 
 
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: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Division, the 
incumbent will participate in carrying out some of the tasks assigned to the External Relations Division, including: 
 
    (a) Relations with NGOs and Parl iamentarians: 
     - maintaining contacts with and supply information;  
     - organizing and/or participa ting in visits, workshops, seminars, 
symposia to enhance dialogue with NGOs and parliamentarians. 
 
    (b)  Relations with UN sy stem and other intergovernmental 
organizations: 
     - follow up of all related matters; 
   - acting as the central liaison in the Secretariat for coordinating 
   attendance at meetings, replyi ng to requests for information;  
- attending meetings of United Nations system and other intergovernmental bodies. 
    
(c)  Provide authoritative a dvice on protocol matters.  
 
REQUIRED  An advanced uni versity degree in economics or a related discipline. 
QUALIFICATIONS:  At least eight years of relevant experience, preferably in an 
international environment.  Ability to write clearly, concisely and 
speedily in English; to establish and maintain good working relations with collea gues and government offi cials of different 
nationalities.  
                                                           
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the se lected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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 LANGUAGES:  Excellent kn owledge of English, including an ability to write 
accurately, precisely and quick ly. Good working knowledge of 
French and Spanish would be  a distinct advantage.  
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. 544. 
 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: 11 October 2005 
No applications will be considered after this date. 
 
 
                                                           
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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