03-5856OFFICE(03)/82
3 November 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 506
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Director in the Human Resources
Division that will be established early in 2004.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 164,400 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations.A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term  contract for two years, w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of a Deputy Director-General, the
incumbent will be responsible for the management of the staff ofHuman Resources Division and will direct its activities which
include, in particular, the following:
a) all appointment matters with a view to ensuring the highest level
of competence, efficiency and integrity, based on the principle ofequal opportunity for all;
b) the implementation of regulations relating to the conduct of staff;
advising Senior Management on all staff-related matters;
c) the administration of staff entitlements under the WTO Staff
Regulations and Rules, including the provision of the necessary
advice to staff on their rights to entitlements;
d) the maintenance and development of the performance pay
system with a view to ensuring its continuing competitiveness on
the market and enhancing staff motivation and efficiency;
e) the maintenance of a post classification system in order to ensure
a sound and equitable basis for the remuneration of the staff andtheir career development;
f) the establishment and implementation of training and mobility
programmes designed to foster the career development of the
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g) the administration of the WTO social security programmes,
including in particular the Pension Plan and Group Sickness
Insurance Plan, with a view to providing the WTO active and
retired staff and their families with appropriate coverage;
h) the maintenance of harmonious and mutually beneficial relations
with the staff representatives through various joint bodies;
i) the establishment and maintenance of contacts with other
international, intergovernmental organizations in order to keep
abreast of developments in human resource policies and practices.
REQUIRED An  advanced  university degree  in  human resources  administration,
QUALIFICATIONS: business administration or a related field.  At least 15 years of
progressively responsible professional experience in human resources
management at senior level, preferably in an international
environment.  Demonstrated skills in the analysis and resolution of
problems and in the development of forward-looking policyinitiatives.  Strong people management skills, with a highly
developed sense of tact and discretion and an ability to establish and
maintain effective working relati onships with persons from varying
cultural backgrounds.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English and of French or Spanish.  A
knowledge of the third language would be a useful asset.
APPLICATIONS:
1Please use the online application form which may be downloaded
from the WTO website – www.wto.org - under "vacancies".  If you
are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or
fax to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  The
completed form should be submitted to the following address:
Mr. Jacques E. Chabert
Director, Administration and General Services Division
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
E-mail: jacques.chabert@wto.org
Fax::  +41-22-739 69 80
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not
necessary to follow your application up with copies of qualifications,previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the Vacancy Notice No.506.
                                                     
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Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the
successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the
competition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 31 December 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.