U.S. Department of Commerce, Acquisition Services, 14th & Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 6516, Washington, D.C. 20230

M -- TRADE LAW AND POLICY ADVISORS RUSSIA & EASTERN EUROPE SOL 52-SAAA-6-00013 DUE 091595 POC Eileen Keating Carnaggio, (202) 482-5555 This is a modification to an advertisement which appeared in the Washington Post July 16, 1995 and the Legal Times on July 17, 1995. The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) seeks experienced attorneys and economists to serve as advisors to Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Ministries of foreign governments. At this time, CLDP needs a Resident Advisor in Russia. CLDP anticipates other advisor placements in Albania, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania at a later date. Resident Advisors will be stationed in the country of their assignment for one year. Options for additional years may be required. Resident Advisors will provide technical assistance to the above- mentioned governments with respect to GATT/WTO and other trade policy issues, and will plan and coordinate related supplemental technical assistance and workshops to be conducted by CLDP. Candidates from both public and private sectors will be considered. Selected advisors, if not presently U.S. Government (USG) employees, will be hired under a personal services contract (PSC). Salaries are commensurate with those of USG officials with comparable responsibilities and are negotiable in accordance with USG regulations to a maximum equal to the salary of a GS 15/10 (currently $93,166). Salaries will be negotiated based upon salary history; overseas benefits are provided as appropriate. Respondents should have significant practice experience (minimum 10 years preferred), expertise in GATT/WTO issues (particularly with respect to accession), outstanding managerial and interpersonal skills and knowledge of the political and economic conditions of the country in which they seek to be posted. Significant experience in public and private sector policy-oriented work, overseas experience and fluency in the country's language are highly desirable. US citizenship and a JD or Masters degree in economics or a related field are required. Respondents will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Nature and duration of legal and/or economics experience in the area of GATT/WTO issues (especially with respect to accession and compliance with obligations contained in GATT/WTO agreements); 2) Applicant's teaching or public speaking experience and demonstrated ability to successfully plan, schedule, and manage conferences, symposia, and seminars; 3) Familiarity with the region and proficiency in the language of the placement country; and 4) Experience in legal reform, transnational transactions, or technical assistance. Criterion 1 will be allotted more than twice the weight of criteria 2 through 4 combined. Criteria 2 through 4 are equal in importance. The foregoing reflects a change in the previously announced evaluation criteria for positions. Highly ranked candidates will be contacted for interviews. In the case of Russia, applicants must be ready to begin work on or about November 15, 1995. Applicants should submit a cover letter specifying their areas of technical expertise, the position(s) for which they wish to be considered and a resume to: U.S. Department of Commerce, Acquisition Services, 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Room 6516, Washington, DC 20230 (Attn: Eileen Keating Carnaggio). Entire application (including cover sheet) shall not exceed 6 pages. Applications for the Russian position should be received by September 15, 1995. Facsimile submissions are encouraged; send to fax number (202) 482-0546. Application materials will not be returned. Any future announcements for the Russia and other positions may be published only in the CBD. Successful applicants will be required to adhere to CLDP conflict of interest and standards of conduct guidelines. Filling of positions is subject to funding. Applications for the East European positions may be submitted now and will be accepted until further notice. Applicants for these other position should contact the CLDP office for further information (202) 482-5382. (0229)

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