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28 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L07/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor in the Market Access Division to
assist in technical cooperation and capacity-building work pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda.  This
is a special contract position of limited duration and is su bject to a fast-track recruitment procedure as defined
below.  Applications from men and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 101
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 136,500 net p.a.OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts forfunctions of limited duration.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: The successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her duties by the
end of May 2002 at the latest.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  Th e contract may be renewed subject to the fully
satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing availability
of funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Market Access
Division, the incumbent will work primarily on the implementation of
the Secretariat's trade-facilitation-related technical assistance and
capacity building programme.  This will involve the Division's technicalassistance activities in Member countries, but will also include technical
assistance on this subject provided to delegations in Geneva.  These
tasks include:
a) developing, organising and implementing trade facilitation-related
technical assistance and capacity building activities;
b) designing and preparing training modules, other training materials
and background documentation for various technical assistance and
capacity building activities;
c) preparing analytical reports and developing tools to assist
developing countries in assessing their trade facilitation needs and
priorities;
d) responding to ad hoc requests, both from within and outside the
Organization for the provision of expert advice and technical
expertise on trade-facilitation-related issues;
e) undertaking other tasks that may be assigned by the Director of the
Market Access Division.
                                                          
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REQUIRED Advanced university degree in law or economics (or equivalent).  At least
QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years of relevant professional experience in dealing with trade
facilitation issues relevant for WTO work, including practical experience
in organising and delivering technical assistance and training in this area
as well in developing training materials and drafting analytical
background documents. Proven knowledge and experience in customs-
related issues, including field experience.  Familiarity with WTO
Agreements in the area of market access.  Ability to write clearly,
concisely and speedily in English and to maintain good working relations
with government officials (particularly  of developing countries).  Ability
to work independently and to cooperate with others in a diverse
international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English, including the ability to write
accurately, precisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French
and Spanish would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS: 2The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The
following special conditions therefore apply in this case and must be
strictly observed.
a) Only  applications submitted on the WTO application form
available from the WTO website ( www.wto.org/vacancies ) will be
accepted.
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the vacancy notice for which they are applying.
c) If a candidate is applying for more than one vacancy in this series,
a separate application form must  be used for each vacancy.
d) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
e) Completed forms should be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, Rue de Lausanne
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
e-mail: recruitment@wto.org Important:  please take care to
specify L07/02 in the subject box.
Applications will not be acknowledged. Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only successful
candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 19 April 2002
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.