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22 November 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 452
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a  position of Legal Affairs Officer in the Intellectual
Property Division.  Applica tions from men and women, including serving staff members interested in
this position, are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Affairs Officer - Grade 81
STARTING  SALARY :A pproximately Swiss francs 95,800 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and 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 functions are related to the responsibilities of the WTO in the
area of intellectual property, in particular in regard to the
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual PropertyRights (TRIPS).  While the incumbent will be expected to
contribute to the work of the WTO in regard to all aspects of
intellectual property, he/she will be required to specialize in the
fields of trademarks, geographical indications and industrial
designs.  Under the supervision of the Director of the Division or
other senior secretariat officials, the incumbent will be required to:
(a) assist in the preparation, conduct and follow-up of meetings
of the Council for TRIPS and of any subsidiary bodies that
may be established by it, particularly in the preparation of
working papers and records of meetings;
(b) act as secretary to, or otherwise assist, dispute settlement
panels;
(c) provide advice and assistance to Member governments,
including contributing to the Secretariat's activities in thefield of technical co-operation;
(d) assist in other work of the Secretariat relating to intellectual
property matters;
                                                          
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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(e) maintain contacts with other international organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, the intellectual
property community, the academic world and other
interested parties;
(f) carry out other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED 
QUALFICATIONS: In addition to a basic univers ity degree, theoretical knowledge and/or
proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced universitydegree level in a discipline which will enable the incumbent to carry
out effectively the tasks described above .   A minimum of five years’
experience, preferably in the fields of trademarks, geographical
indications and industrial property.
Ability to write clearly, concisely and speedily; to establish and
maintain good working relations with colleagues and governmentofficials of different nationalities.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English, French or Spanish is required,
together with excellent drafting skills.  A good knowledge of one of
the other working languages is also required, and an ability to lecturein at least two languages would be a major advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" - or requested from:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, Rue de LausanneCH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: (41 22) 739 57 72
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required
qualifications will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 16 January  2002
                                                          
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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