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13 March 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO Appellate Body
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.427
The WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director of the Appellate Body Secretariat, which
provides administrative and legal support to the WT O Appellate Body.  Applications from men and
women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11
STARTING  SALARY :A pproximately Swiss francs 149,000 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.  A
package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Initial fixed-term appointment for two years, with a possibility of
extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Appellate Body, through its Chairman,
the incumbent will be responsible,  together with the professional
staff of the Appellate Body Secretariat, for the provision of legal and
administrative support to the Appe llate Body.  This responsibility
will include:
a) acting as chief legal advisor to the Appellate Body;
b) managing and supervising the work of the professional
officers within the Appellate  Body Secretariat, in the
preparation of materials and analyses on WTO law and
practice for use by Members of the Appellate Body;
c) ensuring that the Appellate Body receives adequate
administrative, clerical and logistical support;
d) ensuring that a registry syst em for Appellate Body documents
is established and maintained;
e) undertaking any other legal or administrative tasks that are
required by the Appellate Body to carry out its work.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:An advanced university degree in law, including significant studies
in international trade law and public international law.  20 years of
experience in the field of law, including at least 10 years of relevant
experience in international trade law.  Excellent knowledge ofeconomic and legal issues relating to the WTO, and of public
international law.  Experience with judicial or quasi-judicial
processes and institutions is an asset.  Proven record of ability to
manage effectively the work of professional and support staff.
Ability to work independently and to cooperate with others in adiverse international setting.OFFICE(01)/30
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Englis h, including a demonstrated ability to
write accurately, concisely and quickly.  Knowledge of French
and/or Spanish is an important asset.
APPLICATIONS1: An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Human Resources Section
WTO
Centre William RappardRue de Lausanne 154
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: (41 22) 739 57 72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledged, although a delay in
answering must be expected.  Only applicants possessing therequired qualifications will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 20 April 2001
                                                          
1Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.