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8 June 2001
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 439
Local Recruitment Only
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of Head Guard in the Administration
and General Services Division.  Applications fro m men and women are equally welcome, as well as
from serving staff members interested in this position.
TITLE AND GRADE: Head Guard – Grade 61
STARTING  SALARY :A pproximately Swiss francs 73,300 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term appointment fo r one year, with a possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will be entrusted with the management of a staff of
eighteen security guards.  Duties will include the following:
(a) Ensuring the general security of headquarters and other WTO
premises, providing for the safety of members of staff,
representatives, dignitaries and other persons visiting thepremises, and protecting the property, premises, goods and
equipment of the WTO;
(b) acting to guarantee security during meetings and conferences
held on WTO premises;
(c) organizing security teams (guards for day and night duty) and
providing for the study of security systems, the preparation of
instructions, and the monitoring of implementation by theguards of security procedures;
(d) preparing reports in case of theft, accident etc;
(e) organizing the training and improvement of security staff to
ensure that they are ready to intervene at all times;
(f) ensuring that security regulations are respected and that first
aid equipment is regularly checked and maintained;
(g) remaining in close contact with the competent services of the
City of Geneva;
                                                          
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(h) proposing the necessary measures to reduce the risk of
accident in the car parks and on the premises;
(i) during major conferences, providing for VIP security on the
premises and in the conference area.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:(a) complete secondary education, with a diploma;
(b) ability to organize and manage shift work;
(c) at least 8 years of professional experience in the field of
security;
(d) experience of international or ganizations or work with them
would be an advantage.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of French, and a very good knowledge of
English.
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 LausanneCH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: (41 22) 739 57 72
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledged, 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: 6 July 2001
                                                          
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.