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 22 September 2005  
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
 WTO Appellate Body
 
  Geneva
 
 
Vacancy Notice No. 547  
   
 The WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director of the Appellate Body Secretariat.  The WTO 
is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from women and men.  Serving staff 
members interested in this position are also invited to apply.  TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11 
 
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 181,500 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: Initial fixed-term appointment for two years, with a possibility of 
extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under th e direction of the Appellat e Body, through its Chairman, 
the incumbent is responsible, together with the professional staff of the Appellate Body Secretariat, for the provision of legal and administrative support to the Appell ate Body.  A key function of the 
incumbent is to act as chief legal adviser to the Appellate Body.  Functions include:  
 
  a) leading the work of the Appellate Body Secretariat legal team 
in assisting the Appellate Body with appeals and arbitrations, 
as well as other tasks related to the work of the Appellate Body; 
  b)  acting in a representational capacity for the Appellate Body 
within the WTO Secretariat and outside the institution, including through public speaking and lectures; 
  c) serving as registrar for th e Appellate Body and supervising 
the maintenance of the registry system;  
  d) ensuring that the Appellate Body receives adequate 
administrative, clerical and logistical support and managing 
the provision of that support; 
  e) undertaking any other legal or  administrative tasks that are 
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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education
:  An advanced university degree in law, with a specialization 
in international trade law and public international law; 
Experience :  20 years of experience in the field of law, including at 
least 10 years of relevant experience  in international trade law, or 
equivalent qualifications;  experien ce with judicial or quasi-judicial 
processes and institutions would be an asset, as would experience 
working in international public service in a legal capacity; 
Knowledge :  Thorough familiarity with le gal issues relating to the 
WTO and public international law;  knowledge of economics would be 
an asset; 
Abilities : proven ability to manage effe ctively professional and support 
staff;  ability to work independently  and to cooperate with others in a 
diverse international setting; ability to work under demanding conditions with tight deadlines; 
Attributes
: strong communication skills. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent legal drafting skills in  English are essent ial.  Good knowledge 
of the other two official languages of  the WTO (French and Spanish) is 
highly desirable.  
APPLICATIONS
1: 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. 547. 
Applications will not be acknowle dged.  Only applicants possessing 
the required qualifications will be take n 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:  
3 November 2005  
 
                                                           
1Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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