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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 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/10-29 Issued on:   28 September 2010 
 
Title:   Economic Affairs Officer Application deadline:   29 October 2010 
 
Grade:   8 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Trade and Environment 
(421) 
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 a ttractive compensation package including an 
annual net salary (subject to mandatory deduc tions for pension contributions and health 
insurance), dependency benef its, pension plan, health insurance scheme, separation 
grant and 30 days annual vacation.  Benefits for internationally recruited staff may 
include travel and removal expenses on appoint ment and separation, installation grant, 
education grant, rental subsidy and home leave. 
Additional information on the compensation p ackage 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 th e position of Economic Affairs Officer in the 
Trade and Environment Division.  Serving staff members interested in the position are also 
invited to apply.  
 General Functions  
 Under the supervision of the Director and senior staff members in the Division, the incumbent will: 
 1. Develop and carry out research pr ojects and provide analytical support in the areas of trade and 
environment and technical barriers to trade.  This work will focus on relevant economic, technical and 
policy issues, and will include technical support for negotiations on trade and environment. 
2. Work on specific issues, as needed, under the work programme of the Committee on Trade and 
Environment, both in regular and special sessions, and the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade, 
and assist with other relevant work  of the Division including servicing of dispute settlement panels in 
the areas covered by the Division. 
3. Undertake technical assistance activities and trai ning relating to trade and environment and 
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  4. Keep the Division abreast of developments in  other relevant international and regional 
organizations, non governmental or ganizations, think tanks and the academic world in the areas under 
the Division's responsibility. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
A PhD in economics, with a speciali zation in environmental economics. 
 
Knowledge: 
 Applicants should have a strong track record of research and/or professional experience in academia, a 
research institution, or an international agen cy and show evidence of a solid knowledge of 
environmental economics and related regulatory issues.   They should also posses the ability to analyse 
developments in environmental economics and polic y, as they relate to international trade;  
communicate the results clearly, concisely and rapidly, both verbally and in writing; work effectively as 
part of a team in a multicultural environment and to  establish and maintain good working relations with 
government officials of different nationalities. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of five years of research and/or releva nt professional experience on issues relating to 
environmental economics and policy in academia, a rese arch institution or an international agency is 
required.  Additional experience in intern ational trade policy would be an asset.  
 Languages: 
 
An excellent knowledge of English with a very good k nowledge of at least one of the other two official 
languages of the WTO (French and Spanish).  Drafting quickly and accurately, particularly in English is 
an essential requirement.  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.  OFFICE(10)/56 
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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. 
 
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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