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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard will be given to merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-16 Issued On:   14 April 2010 
 
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst Application Deadline:   12 May 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Trade Policies Review 
(463, 466) 
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 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 two positions of Trade Policy Analyst in the Trade 
Policies Review Division.  Serving staff members interested in the positions are also invited to 
apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of a senior professional of the Division, the incumbents will be involved in the 
Secretariat's work programme on Regional Trade Agreements and the preparation of WTO Trade 
Policy Reviews.  Specific duties will include:  
 1. Assisting in the research and analysis of  economic and trade-re lated policies of WTO 
Members, individually and in the context of th eir membership of regional trade agreements. 
 
2. Participation in official missions. 
 3. Drafting of texts and preparation of statistics.  OFFICE(10)/30 
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  4. Servicing meetings of the Trade Policy Review Body and the Committee on Regional Trade 
Agreements.  5. Other relevant work of the Division, including the preparation of briefing notes on the economic and trade policies of individual WTO Me mbers and of regional trade agreements for the 
Director-General and senior management. 
  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree in economics, includi ng relevant studies in international trade, and a 
demonstrated ability to carry out trade policy-oriented research.  Work Experience: 
 
Minimum two years of professional or academic experience in dealing with trade-related policy issues.  Ability to organize research materials, to write and communicate clearly, to meet deadlines, to 
work under time pressure, and to cooperate with ot her colleagues in a diverse international setting. 
 Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English and a good knowle dge of another worki ng language (French or 
Spanish) required.  Additional languages (Ara bic or Chinese) would be an advantage.  
 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. 
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  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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