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12 June 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 474
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Legal Affairs Officer in the Rules Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND LEVEL: Legal Affairs Officer– Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 97,300 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-term for two years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Rules Division, which is responsible for,
inter alia , the Agreements on Anti-Dumping Practices, Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures, and Safeguards.
As his/her primary responsibility, the incumbent will, under the supervision
of the Chief Legal Officer, serve as legal officer and/or secretary to dispute
settlement panels serviced by the Division. Tasks in this regard include
providing legal information and analys is on issues arising in disputes
involving matters within the Division's areas of competence, organizing the
work of panels, and assisting panels in all aspects of their work.
In addition, the incumbent will, under the supervision of the Director of the
Division, perform the following functions:
a) provide assistance to WTO bodies  served by the Division, including
Committees on Anti-Dumping, Subsidies and CountervailingMeasures, and Safeguards, subsidiary bodies, and others, in the
organization, conduct, and reporting of meetings;
b) research and prepare legal, technical, and analytical studies and
reports on subjects falling within the Division's competence insupport of dispute settlement and/or WTO bodies served by the
Division;
c) provide technical assistance and training regarding the Agreements
within the Division's competence
d) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.
                                                          
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REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree in law, including preferably studies in international trade
law. A minimum of five years' relevant practical experience, preferably in
private legal practice in the area of international trade law, or with a
government body involved in that field.. A good understanding of legal andeconomic issues in areas within the Division's competence.  Ability to
manage workload independently and to coordinate work and cooperate with
others in a diverse international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French 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 or fax 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 21Switzerland
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. 474.
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 31 July 2002
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                          
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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