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13 May 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 492
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Chief of Security and Safety in the
Administration and General Services Division.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members who are interested are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Chief of Security and Safety – Grade 91
STARTING 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 for two years with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Division, the
incumbent will be expected to contribute to the work of the Division
in the areas of security and safety.  Such tasks will include:
(a) advising on security and safety policy and standards at the
WTO building and annexes, including initiating andreviewing operational plans for normal situations,
conferences, special events and anomalous situations as well
as initiating and coordinating security and safety programs;
(b) maintaining coordination with the outside police, security
services and UNSECOORD to ensure the security of theDirector-General, WTO staff, Delegates and VIPs, both at the
WTO building and annexes and at outside locations.
Planning and directing security arrangements for special
events and conferences;
(c) managing the Security and Safety Section of the WTO,
including developing and implementing training programs,
enhancing the level of computerization of the Section andsupervising security activities, security of persons and
property, fire and accident prevention and investigations;
(d) providing the secretariat of the Crisis Management Team and
representing WTO during international security conferences;
                                                     
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(e) carrying out other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED Advanced university degree in public or business administration,
QUALIFICATIONS: social or political sciences, international relations or law or
equivalent training in security and safety matters. At least eight
years’ of progressively responsible experience as a senior officer in a
security service or police force. Proven managerial and leadership
qualities, initiative, tact, judgement and discretion. Prior experience
in an international setting would be a distinct advantage.
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English and French, spoken and written,
is essential. A good knowledge of Spanish would also be an
advantage.
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 the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A
completed form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 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 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. 492.
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 8 July 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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