01-4668 ./.OFFICE(01)/81
28 September 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 448
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Analyst Programmer in the Language
Services and Documentation Divisi on (Document Systems Section).  Applications from men and women are
equally welcome.  Serving staff members who are interested are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Analyst/Programmer  – Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 95,800 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-
locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Chief, Documentation Systems, the
incumbent will join a small team of programmers in charge of
developing computer solutions in the documentation and linguistic field.
In that context, the specific tasks to be performed will include:
a) to develop computer software applications for the Division in
accordance with specifications of users or supervisor using MS
Visual Basic 6.0 (ADO), ASP or other programming languages;
b) to participate in the re-engineering of processes, definition of
automation procedures for producing and checking WTO
documentation and for tracking administrative tasks (Document
Management System);
c) to maintain and update specific databases;  design ad-hoc databases
routines for the cleaning and conversion of data;
d) to participate in the preparation and delivery of advanced follow-up
courses covering the specific needs of the Division;  participate in
the preparation of customized training material and write user and
technical documentation accordingly (Document Management
System, Translation Assistance System, Documents Online, etc.);
e) to solve users' problems relating to divisional applications
(Documents Online, Document Management System, Translation
Assistance System) through research, contacts and consultation of
technical support groups, user groups, forums, FAQs;
                                                          
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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508f) to make recommendations on products, identify user requirements
for systems; evaluate, test and customize new software packages.
REQUIRED a) university degree in computer science;
QUALIFICATIONS :
b) knowledge of object-oriented programming and analysis, client
server applications, Sybase 11, MS SQL server;  good
understanding of relational database theory, structure and
applications;
c) experience of PC development technologies and software tools such
as Visual Basic 6, Visual Interdev, Web enabled applications with
ActiveX,  ASP, VB Scripts, HTML and other Internet technologies;
d) familiarity with Computer Assisted Translation, Machine
Translation, Voice Recording and Voice Recognition software;
e) good organizational skills, and initiative;  ability to work with little
supervision, to undertake research in solving problems and to work
as part of a team;  experience in PC software training, PC software
troubleshooting, installation and customization;  tact in contacts
with secretariat staff and external users;
f) minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of computer
applications in the documentation and linguistic field or related
areas.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of French and English.  Knowledge of Spanish
would be an asset .
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under "vacancies" or requested from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications
will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 21 November 2001
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.