99-3545 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)95/Rev.1
26 August 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 394/Rev.1
NB:  The revision concerns the closing date
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Systems Analyst in the Technical Project Support
Section of the Finance and General Services Divi sion.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Systems Analyst - Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 93,400 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: In relation to the FGS doma in servers, network and workstation system
management, and other hardware and software managed by the TPSS, the
incumbent will work closely with the Chief of Section and the Team
Leader/Project Manager, and will be responsible for:
a) undertaking systems analyses;
b) provision of expertise in informatic system management;
c) providing technical liaison with 3rd party suppliers;
d) undertaking the analysis and implementation of more complex
servers (clustering, RAID configurations) and end-user
configurations;
e) providing first-and second-level hardware and software
maintenance for servers, network, workstations and printers;
f) developing training materials, technical and user documentation;
g) contributing to the development of strategies for data security and
backup;
h) hotline and user support.
                                                          
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 and at least five years of
QUALIFICATIONS: relevant practical experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Windows
NT 4 (Server and Client), VMS and UNIX operating systems. Excellent
knowledge of Ethernet network structure, TCP/IP Protocol andIntra/Internet networking is required. Knowledge of configuration,
tuning and maintenance for domain server, mail server, Oracle database
and applications server and SQL server. Knowledge of configuration,
tuning and maintenance of workstations is required. Knowledge of
installation, unattended deployment and unattended upgrade of operating
systems and applications is required. Knowledge of hardware
maintenance and upgrading and experience with user help system anduser support is required.
Experience in designing and developing stand-alone and Internet
applications using MS Visual Basic, SQL, HTML, VBScript or
JavaScript, and MS Office (MS Access in particular) would be desirable.Ability to propose/draft strategies and to draft documentation’s 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, with a good knowledge
of the other language.
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: 15 November 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.