WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)94
 30 July 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 393
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Telephone System Manager in the Technical
Project Support Section of the Finance and General Serv ices Division.  Applications  from men and women are
equally welcome.  Serving staff members interest ed in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND LEVEL: Telephone System Manager - Grade 61
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 71,552 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: a) Undertaking systems analysis for computerised telephony-related
projects such as PABX system management, vision conferencing
setup, voice mail configuration, fax server configuration, modem pool
configuration and PABX cost routing setup;
b) participating in the analysis and implementation of more complex end-
user configurations;
c) providing first-and second-level- hardware and software maintenance
for PABX, phone sets, SMS related and general computing;
d) assisting in the development of strategies for data security and backup;
e) contributing to the development of training materials, technical and
user documentation;
f) carrying out telephone installation and configuration;
g) ensuring technical liaison with 3rd party suppliers for telephony-related
projects;
h) hotline and user support.
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1The post may be offered at a grade lower if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
qualifications.
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DESIRABLE Secondary education, supplemented by a diploma and specialized training
QUALIFICATIONS: in telematics.
At least six years of relevant and progressively responsible experience is
required.
Excellent knowledge of telephony standards, technology and related
applications is required. Ability to analyse and develop smart phone user
set-up, groups and team configurations.
Knowledge of set-up, upgrade and maintenance of PABX and related
hardware and software.  Knowledge of cabling systems (universal cabling
technology) and modern telephone networking (fibre).
Ability to propose/draft strategies and to draft documentation and user
manuals is required.
Ability to work in a small team with inter-related work schedules is
essential.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of either English or French and a good knowledge of
the other language.
APPLICATIONS:2For budgetary reasons, recruitment for th is post is authorized only on a
local basis (Geneva area).
An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre 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 acknowledge d, 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: 17 September 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.