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13 May 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 493
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Counsellor in the Human Resources
Section, Administration and General Services Division.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Counsellor – Grade 9STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 119,400 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  contract for two years, w ith possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Human Resources
Section, the incumbent will be mainly responsible for the socialsecurity programmes for the staff and will be assigned the following
principal duties:
a) taking charge of the day-to-day running of the Secretariat of the
WTO Pension Plan, including in particular ensuring the effectivefunctioning of the administrative, accounting and investment
services of the Pension Plan, servicing the meetings of the
Management Board and Investment Committee, establishing and
maintaining clear channels of communication with participants,
beneficiaries and outside service providers and representing thePlan in outside fora;
b) managing the Group Sickness Insurance Plan, including
monitoring the performance of the Group Sickness Insurance
Plan, servicing the meetings of the Management Committee,representing the Organization in meetings and negotiations with
the insurers and ensuring that the Plan continues to respond
effectively to the needs of the Organization and the insured
population;
c) maintaining the other elements of the Organization’s social
security programme, including, inter-alia, group death and
disability insurance, service-incurred risk insurance and loss-of-salary insurance;
d) participating in the design and implementation of human
resource policies in general, with particular emphasis on thesocial security aspects;OFFICE(03)/38
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e) replacing the Chief of Section as required.
REQUIRED Theoretical knowledge and/or proven professional expertise
QUALIFICATIONS: equivalent to an advanced university degree in human resources
management, public or business administration or a closely related
field.  A formal qualification in human resources management wouldbe a distinct advantage.  At least eight years of progressively
responsible experience in human resources management with an
emphasis on social security aspects in general and pension fund
management in particular.  A demonstrated ability to develop and
implement forward-looking policy initiatives in the subject areas of
the post.  Strong people management skills, with a highly developed
sense of tact and discretion and an ability to establish and maintaineffective working relationships with persons from varying cultural
backgrounds.  Strong computer literacy.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English, and of French or Spanish. A
good knowledge of the third language would be a distinct advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
1Please 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 orfax to the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  Acompleted form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
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. 493.
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 thecompetition.
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 8 July 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
1 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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