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10 March 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 484
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Economic Affairs Officer in the
Technical Cooperation Division.  Applications from men and women, including serving staff members
interested in this position, are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Economic A ffairs Officer – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 100,500 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-te rm contract for two years w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of Se nior Professionals and the Director of the
Division, the incumbent will be involved in the execution of the
technical assistance (TA) and capacity-building mandates entrusted to
the Division, especially as articulated in the Doha Ministerial
Declaration.  Specific duties will include:
a) organization, management and delivery of TA activities
conducted in the Middle East region;
b) servicing meetings of relevant committees and Groups;
c) in general, acting as liaison with countries in the Middle East
region, by providing briefings to Geneva delegations and
visiting officials;
d) preparing background notes on specific trade policy issues;
e) other duties that may be assigned.
REQUIRED An advanced university degree preferably in economics, international
QUALIFICATIONS: relations, politics or law.  Good knowledge of the work of the WTO,
the negotiations process and the Doha Development Agenda.  At least
five years of relevant experience, particularly in work related to the
economies of countries in the Middle East region.  Experience of
working in an intergovernmental organization would be a distinct
advantage.  Ability to work harmoniously within a multicultural
environment.  Willingness to undertake missions.
                                                     
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LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English and Arabic, including an ability to
draft accurately and precisely and to lecture.  Knowledge of French
and/or Spanish would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS:2Please 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 orfax to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A
completed form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)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. 484.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken 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: 5 May 2003
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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