00-0592 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(00)/17
17 February 2000
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 404
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Legal Officer in the Appellate Body Secretariat.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Legal Officer - Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 111,000 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 one year.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Appellate Body Secretariat,
the incumbent will assist in provid ing legal advice and support to the
Appellate Body.  The tasks include:
(a) to assist Appellate Body Members in the conduct of appeals and
other cases;
(b) to prepare opinions and analyses on the WTO Agreement and the
dispute settlement rules and procedures for the Members of theAppellate Body;  and
(c) to research and draft reports and legal materials as required in the
fields of international trade and public international law generally.
DESIRABLE An advanced university degree in law, including studies in international
QUALIFICATIONS: trade law and public international law;  a minimum of eight years of
relevant legal practice experience;  excellent knowledge of legal and
economic issues relating to the WTO Agreement and public
international law.  Exposure to a judicial process, e.g. courts or quasi-
judicial agencies, or experience in litigation.  Ability to work
independently and to cooperate with others in a diverse internationalsetting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent English, including a de monstrated ability to write accurately,
concisely and clearly.  Knowledge of additional languages, especially
French or Spanish, is desirable.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the required
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APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under “vacancies” - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Applications should be submitted by mail or fax 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: 12 April 2000
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.