Job: Statistician

Location: Geneva 
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2013 

Description

The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.

Vacancy Notice No.: EXT/F/13-30

Title:Statistician

Grade:6

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Starting Salary:CHF 84,399 net per annum (approximate)

Issued On: 15 October 2013

Application Deadline (CET):12 November 2013

Division:Economic Research and Statistics

Duration: Two years with the possibility of extension

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Conditions:

In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan Regulations.

The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, separation grant and 30 days annual leave. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy and home leave. Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the WTO website: The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of a Statistician in the Statistics Group of the Economic Research and Statistics Division. Serving staff members interested in the position are also invited to apply.

General Functions

Under the supervision of the Head of International Trade Statistics Section, the incumbent will undertake the following:

1. Collect, compile and analyse statistical information from a variety of sources following WTO data requirements; constantly seek ways to improve the analytical relevance of the indicators and the completeness and precision of the data in the databases.

2. Undertake statistical research and prepare analytical papers (reports, working papers, etc.).

3. Ensure that databases under his/her responsibility are accurately maintained and regularly updated. Undertake analytical work and reporting on the data.

4. Understand the use of large data sets and the nomenclatures used in classifying trade. Support analytical work in his/her area of expertise and prepare guidelines defining statistical procedures.

5. Support research assistants to help them enhance their expertise.

6. Assist in providing technical assistance and professional advice to WTO Members and colleagues in the Secretariat.

7. Keep up-to-date with best practices and leverage the availability of statistics working with external counterparts, including international organizations such as the UN, OECD, World Bank and IMF as well as keeping abreast with research on quantitative trade analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Advanced university degree or equivalent in a quantitative subject such as mathematics, statistics or economics.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of statistical concepts such as those used in national accounts, balance of payments and international trade statistics.
• Familiarity with the main concepts used in trade and international economics and the relevant trade indicators.
• Good understanding of the WTO system.
• Good IT skills of use for statistical analysis and database/information management;
• good quantitative analytical skills;
• good research and proven drafting skills (e.g. reports, background papers, working papers, papers to be published in academic journals);
• presentation skills;
• and the ability to organize his/her work and work in team.

Work Experience:

Minimum 2 years' relevant professional experience; a publication track record would be an advantage.

Languages:

Proficiency in English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.

Additional Information:

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted._____________OFFICE(13)/46

APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION

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