OFFICE(01)/68
12 July 2001
01-3484WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 443
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor in the Trade Policies
Review Division.  Applications from men and wome n are equally welcome.  Serving staff members
interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 113,800 net p.a.OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan
Regulations.  A package of expatriate benefits is available tostaff recruited non-locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with the possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general guidan ce and supervision of a senior staff
member of the Division, the incumbent will be responsible
for the preparation of Trade Policy Reviews of WTO
Members. These tasks include:
(a) to research and analyse the economic and trade-
related policies of WTO Members;
(b) to draft the WTO Secretariat’s TPR reports, and
finalize documents for publication;
(c) to participate in official missions, and in meetings of
the Trade Policy Review Body;
(d) to participate in other relevant work of the Division,
including the preparation of briefing notes on the
economies and trade policies of individual WTO
Members for the Director-General and seniormanagement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced university degree in economics, including
relevant studies in international trade, and a demonstrated
ability to carry out policy-oriented research.  A minimum of
                                                     
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the
required qualifications
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eight years of professional experience in dealing with trade-
related policy issues.  A thorough understanding of the WTO
and the economic issues relating to the WTO.  Ability to
organize research materials, to write and communicate
clearly, to meet deadlines, to work under constant timepressure, and to cooperate with other colleagues in a diverse
international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English and French, including an ability to write
accurately, concisely and quickly.  Knowledge of Spanishwould be an asset.
APPLICATIONS:
2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO
website – www.wto.org  – under “vacancies” or requested
from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: +41-22-739 5772Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledged, although a delay in
answering must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 10 September 2001
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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