99-1032 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)47
15 March 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 391
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a post of  Statistical Officer in the Trade Policies Review
Division. Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this
position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND LEVEL: Statistical Officer – Grade 7 1
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 78,000.-- 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: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervis ion of a senior professional officer, the
incumbent will be involved in the an alysis and presentation of statistical
data for Trade Policy Review reports.  Specific duties would include:
a) analyzing and presenting in tabular or graphic form:
- macroeconomic data, including national accounts and balance of
payments statistics;
- trade flows using COMTR ADE and other data bases,
- tariff and non-tariff information.
b) assesing the accuracy of the work undertaken against sources;
c) help carrying out comparative analyses of data sources and draft
explanatory notes when required;
d) discussing research projects and identifying the nature and
availability of national and international data for Members under
review;
e) liaising with the Division’s statistical and secretarial teams as well
as with other statistical officers in the WTO and other
organizations;
f) other tasks as required.
                                                          
1 The post may be offered at a grade lower if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required qualifications .OFFICE(99)47
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DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS: a) An advanced university degree in statistics or economics and two
years’ relevant practical experience in the statistical analysis of
trade and economic data;
b) good knowledge of statistical methods and economic statistics;
c) understanding of tariff, trade and industrial classifications, as well
as national and international practices in this area;
d) working knowledge of PC software tools, particularly Exel, Access,
and Visual Basic, and their application to statistical work;
e) ability to work with a minimum of supervision, and to exercise
initiative and judgement.
LANGUAGES: Fluency in English; working know ledge of French or Spanish would be an
asset.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Completed forms should be returned to the above-mentioned address.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 26 April 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.