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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 competen ce, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard shall be given to th e merit, qualifications and experience. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/09-26  Issued on:   26 November 2009  
Title:   Trade Policy Analyst  Application deadline:   11 January 2010  
Grade:   8  
Contract type:   Fixed-term  Division:   Trade Policies Review 
(240)  
Starting Salary:   CHF 118,600 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 attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pensi on contributions and 
health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, 
separation grant and 30 days annual vacation.   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 Trade Policy Analyst in the Trade 
Policies Review Division.  Serving staff members in terested in the position are also invited to 
apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of a senior professional of the Division, the in cumbent will be involved in all 
the steps required for the preparation of WTO Trad e Policy Reviews.  Specific duties will include:  
 
1. Research and analysis of economic and trade-related policies of WTO Members. 
 2. Participation in official missions. 
 3. Drafting of reports and preparation of statistics. 
 
4. Servicing meetings of the Trade Policy Revi ew Body and finalization of documents for 
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  5. Other relevant work of the Division, including the preparation of briefing notes on the 
economic and trade policies of individual WTO Members 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 five 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 constant time pressure, and to cooperate with other colleagues in a diverse international 
setting.  
Languages:  
 Excellent knowledge of English an d of another working language (French or Spanish) required.  
Additional languages (Arabic or Chinese) 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. 
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the v acancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date stated in the vacancy announcement. 
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  Off-line 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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