99-3418 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)96
12 August 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 395
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 LEVEL: Project Manager - 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: 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 will be involved in the following
activities:
(a) to study, enhance and maintain back-office applications of e-mail,
Internet access, Intranet, Printer sh aring, Data sharing and Security;
(b) to study, install and maintain Fax Servers, Remote Access Systems
(RAS), Virtual Private Networ ks (VPN) and other Network
applications;
(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 ( sniffer, optivity, etc.);
(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.  Good experience
QUALIFICATIONS: (at least eight years)  at progressively responsible levels pertinent to the
functions described above, preferably  with an organization or company
which has implemented a large Local Area Network.  He/she must have a
thorough knowledge of Network OS, network infrastructure equipment,
architecture and protocols, microc omputer equipment and software,
network applications, toge ther with good experience in the installation and
follow-up of large Local Area Networks and other remote
Telecommunication Services.
Familiarity with LAN/WAN Network Operating Systems, Equipment,
Network Protocols and Tools.
Thorough experience with Novell V4.x, Microsoft Windows NT4.0, IPX
and TCP/IP Network Protocols is re quired.  Knowledge of Unix is an
advantage.
Knowledge of programming to impl ement network-related utilities and
Internet-Intranet related modules (Visual Basic, C++, Java, VisualInterDev, HTML tools, etc.).
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, precisely and quickly in one of these languages.  Good
working knowledge of additional lang uages, especially Spanish, would be
an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72
Completed 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.