03-4097OFFICE(03)/58
4 August 2003
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 499
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e post of Chief, Infrastructure Section in the
Administration and General Serv ices Division.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Chief, Infrast ructure Section – Grade 101
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 142,400 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 contract for two years with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Director of the Division the incumbent
will carry out the following tasks:
(a) Managing and advising on all matters related to the WTO
infrastructure, including: inspecting the state of the facilities,
analysing and determining needs for improvements or
modifications, planning and coordinating architectural and
engineering works for structural alterations or technical
installations in order to meet the changing needs andsafety/security requirements of the Organization, revising
technical documents and plans to ensure cost-effective and
technically feasible solutions, planning and ensuring the effective
utilization of office space as well as of conference and meeting
rooms, managing concessions (restaurant etc.) as well as the
outsourcing of activities and services.
(b) Planning and coordinating the architectural and engineering
works of the new WTO building, including determining needs in
liaison with senior management, analyzing plans and technical
specifications, recommending cost-effective, technically feasible
and durable solutions and maintaining close contact with the
architect and contractors in order to ensure compliance withspecifications.
(c) Managing the day-to-day operations of the Infrastructure Section,
including the supervision of the Mailing Unit, Messengers Unit,
                                                          
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Procurement, Transportation and Insurance Unit,
Telecommunications Unit, Transport Unit and TechnicalServices and Building Unit, ensuring that infrastructure needs of
staff, delegates and visitors are met in a cost-efficient,
professional and service-oriented manner. Planning and
coordinating purchases of stationery, office supplies and
technical equipment.
(d) Analysing and recommending changes to current policies and
procedures related to the management of the WTO infrastructure
and related services and activities.
(e) Maintaining contact with officials of the Canton of Geneva,
specialized companies, suppliers, other international
organizations, missions and consultants regarding all matters
related to the WTO building and annexes as well as representingWTO in conferences or meetings.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have an advanced university degree in engineering,
architecture, business or public administration or a related discipline
and a minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience atthe managerial level. They should have an in-depth knowledge of
policies, principles and procedures related to the management of the
infrastructure and related services in a medium-sized or larger
organization as well as a specialized knowledge in the area of
architecture and engineering. Demonstrated ability to manage andlead a team of professional and support staff in a diverse
international setting.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English and French. Knowledge of Spanish
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 the Human Resources Section requesting the form.  A completed
form may also be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, Rue de LausanneCH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
e-mail: humanresources@wt o.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.
                                                          
2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form
the Vacancy Notice No. 499.
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing
the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only thesuccessful candidates 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 30 September 2003
VACANCY NOTICE: No applications will be considered after this date.