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27 February 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 483
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Translator/Reviser in the English Translation
Section of the Translation and Do cumentation Division.  Applicati ons from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Translator/Reviser – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 119,000 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 recruitedinternationally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: (a) Under the general supe rvision of the Chief of Section, translate
from Spanish and French into English documents and publicationsdealing with interna tional trade, legal, economic, financial,
customs and technical matters;
(b) revise the work of other En glish translators and organize, 
supervise and  coordinate teamwork as required;
(c) replace the Chief of Section whenever necessary;(d) assist the Chief of Section in th e training and ev aluation of junior
and temporary translators and trainees;
(e) act as the focal point for the terminological and related linguistic
activities of the Section, including the testing of translation-related computer applications;
(f) from time to time, edit texts written in English.
REQUIRED English mother tongue, excellent  knowledge of Spanish and French,
QUALIFICATIONS: knowledge of other relevant languages would be an asset.  University
degree (or equivalent professional qualification).  Demonstrated ability
to translate and revise quickly, accurately and in an appropriate stylespecialized texts dealing with a wide variety of subjects; experience inthe translation/revision of WTO-re lated texts would be an asset. 
                                                
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the required
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A minimum of 7 years'  professiona l experience in translation/revision,
preferably acquired in international organizations.  Ability to work witha PC;  familiarity with translation- related computer software used in
WTO would be an asset.
APPLICATIONS:
2Please 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 theHuman Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed form mayalso be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)WTOCentre William Rappard154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
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 applicati on up with copies of qualifications,
previous employment contr acts, entire publications, etc.
Candidates must  indicate clearly in secti on 15 of the application form
the Vacancy Notice No. 483.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only thesuccessful 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 24 April 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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