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     15 March 2004 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 514  
  The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the po sition of Network Administrator 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: Network Administrator  – Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 105,000 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations. 
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited internationally. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in  the Informatics Division and will be res ponsible 
for: 
 
a) planning, managing and maintaining a large sized complex 
network infrastructure (CISCO equipment) and co-ordinate the 
network facilities to meet the growing needs of WTO; 
b) providing assistance in security  related aspects and suggest pro-
active measures for improving the efficiency and security of the network infrastructure; 
 
c) installation of the Network Operating Systems and network 
monitoring to ensure the availability of network services at all times. This includes maintenance, support and tuning; 
c) operation and support of the mission critical application of 
electronic mailing system of the WTO (Exchange 2000); 
d) assisting other network administ rators and Project Managers on 
specific tasks assigned and act as a resource backup for the network staff in their areas of responsibilities; 
e) development and maintenance of  scripts and utilities required for 
application distribution and network automation, monitoring and audit; 
f) providing second level support, troub leshooting and problem solving. 
Research, attend technical briefings and keep up to date with fast 
moving technological changes through self training in order to provide suitable solutions and technical support 
 
                                                           
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REQUIRED University degree in computer science or other relevant discipline. Good 
QUALIFICATIONS: experience (at least five years)  pertinent to most of the functions described 
above.  He / She must have a thor ough knowledge of th e Network operating 
systems, network infrastructure equi pment, network architecture and 
protocols, microcomputer equipmen t and software, together with good 
experience in the installation and fo llow-up of large Local Area Networks 
and other remote telecommunication services. 
 Thorough experience with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and TCP/IP 
protocols is a requirement. Knowledge  of Windows Unix / Linux would be 
an advantage. Knowledge of program ming to implement network related 
scripts / utilities in Visual Basic, C+ + and JAVA would be an advantage.   
 The person must have extensive expe rience in PC hardware and software 
and ability to work with little supervisi on, to undertake research in solving 
problems and to work as part of a team. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge  in English or French a nd a good knowledge of the other 
language including drafting skills.   
 APPLICATIONS:
 2 Please use the online application form which may be downloaded from the 
WTO website – www.wto.org  - under "vacancies".  If you are unable to 
download the application form, please send an e-mail or fax to the Human 
Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
  Director, Administration a nd General Services Division 
  (Human Resources Section)  
  WTO 
  Centre William Rappard   154, rue de Lausanne   1211 Geneva 21   Switzerland 
  Fax: + 41-22-739-57-72 
  E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org
              Fax::  +41-22-739 5772 
  Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not necessary 
to follow your application up with copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc. 
  Candidates must indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form the 
Vacancy Notice No. 514. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.   Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications will be taken into  consideration.  Only the successful 
candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
  Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about progress of 
their application. 
 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 11 May 2004  
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date.  
 
                                                                     2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.