The EFTA Secretariat provides services to the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). EFTA has established preferential trade relations – primarily in the form of free trade agreements and joint declarations on cooperation – with more than 50 countries and territories outside the EU and is continuing to develop this worldwide network.

The Trade Relations Division (TRD) of the EFTA Secretariat in Geneva consists of 12 staff members. It provides comprehensive services related to the exploration, negotiation, administration and modernisation of EFTA’s preferential trade relations.

This position is open to nationals of one of the EFTA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)

Division

Trade Relations Division (TRD)

Location

Geneva

Category/Level

A4

Type/Duration of Appointment

Fixed term 3 years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered.

Start Date

June 2021 or upon agreement

Job Reference

VA 04/2021

Scope

The officer will have substantive, analytical and organisational responsibilities in support of EFTA’s engagement with partner countries outside the European Union.

Her/his areas of responsibility will be international trade policy analysis, development of concepts and tools, elaboration of corresponding documents, as well as other tasks in the different areas covered by EFTA’s free trade agreements. He/she will also participate and support EFTA Member States in negotiation processes including as desk officer for several partner countries.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree, preferably in economics and/or law or political science with an international dimension;
Specialisation in international trade policy, relevant international agreements and organisations, such as the WTO and EFTA would be an asset.

Experience

Expertise in the field of international trade policy and rules, with sound knowledge of relevant

Officer Trade Relations Division - TRD VA 04/2021