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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. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-28 Issued On:   27 September 2010 
 
Title:   Statistical Assistant Application Deadline:   25 October 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Economic Research and Statistics 
(413) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 82,200 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 the position of Statistical Assistant in the 
International Trade Statistics Section of the Econ omic Research and Statistics Division.  Serving 
staff members interested in the posi tion are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the direction of senior staff, the incu mbent will carry out the following functions: 
 1. Collecting, compiling and analyzing statisti cal data on trade and trade-related economic 
statistics for the regular statistical work programmes of  the Section, in particular on trade in services.  
Adjust data and whenever necessary make esti mations according to established methodologies.  
Provide descriptions of methods, concepts and definitions relating to the data.  
 2. Participating in the production and analysis of specific statistics required for the monitoring 
and surveillance of the trading environment as well as for the support of other WTO activities. 
 3. Assisting senior staff in drafting analytical documents combining trade and economic developments in relation to the statistical outputs.  OFFICE(10)/55 
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  4. Preparing responses to incoming informati on requests to the Section (internal, from 
governments, academic, and general users), verifyi ng outputs for statistical and analytical soundness, 
providing technical advice on the outputs.   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.  The formal training may include specific 
courses or university studies undertaken in a relevant area.      
Knowledge: 
 Proven knowledge of economic and statistical concep ts and definitions used in trade statistics, 
especially in trade in services.  Knowledge and experi ence in standard office, statistical and database 
software used at WTO are necessary (MS Office, MS Access, SAS).  
Work Experience: 
 At least eight years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the field of statistics, or 
professional training with at least five years' experience in the field of statistics together with extensive experience in maintaining data files and databases.  
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of either English or French , working knowledge of the other.  Ability to 
communicate clearly, accurately, and concisely.  Knowledge of a third WTO 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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