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OFFICE(00)/35
19 April 2000
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 411
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Project Manager in the Informatics Division.
Applications from men and women are equally welcome. Serving staff members interested in this position are
also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Project Manager - Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 111,000 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: The incumbent will participat e in the work of the Desktop and Network
Section on various network projects, as well as tasks related to the
installation, maintenance and operation of the Local Area Network andComputer Telecommunications.  Under the general supervision of the
Chief of the Section, the incumbent w ill be involved in a number of the
following activities:
(a) to lead projects, as required, related to network activities,(b) to study, install and maintain Fax Servers, Remote Access Systems
(RAS), Virtual Private Networ ks (VPN) and other Network
applications, as well as back-office applications of e-mail, Internet
access, Intranet, Printer sharing,  Data sharing and Security;
(c) to prepare studies, analysis, working papers and records of meetings
related to network and computer telecommunications activities;
(d) to maintain contacts with suppliers and other international
organizations on technical issues;
(e) to assist in the different tasks related to the operation, tuning and
troubleshooting of the Local Area Network;
(f) to participate in Network training activities;
(g) to monitor and trouble-shoot network infrastructure using various
network management tools;
(h) to prepare appropriate and up to date documentation.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a grade lower if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
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DESIRABLE A university degree in computer science or other relevant discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS: G ood experience (at least eight years)  at progressively responsible levels
pertinent to most of the functions described above.  He/she must have a
thorough knowledge of Network OS, network infrastructure equipment,
architecture and protocols, microc omputer equipment and software,
together with good experience in th e installation and follow-up of large
Local Area Networks and other re mote Telecommunication Services.
Ability to work as Project Manager as well as provide the necessary
technical and troubleshooting support as required.
Thorough experience with Micr osoft Windows NT4.0 and TCP/IP
Network Protocol is a requirement .  Knowledge of Windows2000 and/or
Unix/Linux would be an advantage.
Knowledge of programming to impl ement network-related utilities and
Internet-Intranet related modules (Visual Basic, C++, Java, VisualInterDev, HTML tools, etc.) would also be an advantage.
Ability to work as part of a network team and maintain good working
relations with the staff members of the secretariat.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of either En glish or French, including an ability to
write accurately in one of these langua ges (the ability to draft in English
accurately is an advantage).
APPLICATIONS:
2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Completed 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 June 2000
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.