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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/21 -15 Issued on:  14 April  2021 
 
Title:  Desktop Publishing Technical Lead  Application Deadline:  12 May 2021 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Language and Documentation 
Services  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84.440  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency  benefits, pension plan, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental su bsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Desktop Publishing (DTP) 
Technical Lead in the Documentation Management, Monitoring and Production (DMMP) 
section of the Language and Documentation Services Division (LDSD).   
 
LDSD provides servi ces such as meeting interpretation, translation and publication of 
documents, graphic design and printing for publications and events, and registry of 
notifications from WTO members. The Division consists of two branches, the Language 
Services and Document ation Services. The DMMP Section is part of the Documentation 
Services and aims to deliver high quality documentation in the three languages ensuring 
consistency with WTO documents production rules and standards. The DTP Team 
exercise s final and authoritat ive quality control of documents prior to their dispatch to 
the WTO Divisions and provides authoritative advice and guidance to translation and 
divisional staff on technical aspects and issues relating to the use of software programs, 
as well as the editor ial standards in the processing of documents . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Chief of DMMP the incumbent will have the primary responsibility for 
being the technical lead for the  DTP Team's activities.   
 
Key accountabilities will includ e the follow ing: 
 
 
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  1. Lead, plan and assign the tasks of the DTP Team to ensure high quality services are delivered 
in an effective, efficient and timely manner through the implementation of standard operating 
proedures in the Section.  
 
2. Contribute to id entifying areas for improvement and optimisation, both to increase efficiency 
and accelerate performance of tasks; and suggest improvements to the various teams in the Section 
regarding document processing activities.  
 
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures, knowledge bases and 
contribute to the sharing of best practices.  
 
4. Ensure that deadlines are met by controlling the work distributed to the various members of 
the team or subcontracted to external service providers;  
 
5. Provide technical support or coaching over issues arising during the execution of any document 
and language service and look for possible solutions whenever a new issue arises; ensur e that  staff 
members' skills are continuously developed through training o r coaching.  
 
6. Monitor troubleshooting of technical issues with Markup language files such as HTML or XML.  
 
7. Give presentations and produce statistics on the DTP Team activities.  
 
8. Undertake technology watch activities on topics that are related to the activities of the DMMP 
Section.  
 
9. Undertake any administrative and/or data management activities relevant for the Section.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
An advanced university degree, preferably in translation, publishing or information man agement. An 
additional specialisation in document ation engineering, language technologies, layout design, or 
localisation certified by diplomas would be an advantage; or  
 
Alternatively, a first -level university degree in the aforementioned areas, with proven additional 
professional expertise equivalent to a relevant advanced university degree could be considered.  
 
Certification in Computer -Assisted Translation tool or at least six months' professional experience 
(supported by contracts and references) i n the area of layout and content formatting.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Project management skills including ability to set and monitor objectives, evaluate performance, and 
guidance to team members.  
 
Knowledge of XML-based publishing, editorial and typesetting tools (Perfect -it, eXtyles, Indesign, 
others).  
 
Experience in develop ing and implement ing standard operating procedures relating to layout, 
formatting and publishing.  
 
Ability to deliver training to specializ ed audience such as authors, translators and publishing staff on 
best practices in layout, formatting and publishing.  
 
Knowledge of quality control and assessment methodologies in the area of publishing is required; 
knowledge of equivalent for translation is desirable.  
 
Analytical and drafting skills.  
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Behavioural skills:  
 
  
 
Ability to work as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve 
his/her objectives, Ease with contact at all levels  (internal and external). Ability to work in a 
multicultural environment.  
 
Tact and discretion. Respect for confidentiality.  
 
Ability to work in an efficient manner and deliver outputs on time . Ability to work under pressure 
and manage different tasks and  set priorities. Ability to approach work in a methodical manner and 
to take initiative when needed . 
 
Curiosity of mind and ability to learn and adapt to changes in the work environment.  
 
Ability to think out of the box, lead and stimulate continuous proce ss improvement.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience, including demonstrated professional experience in DTP 
and/or XML -based publishing, editing/proofreading and document management.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent command of English, both oral and written is required (at a level corresponding or 
equivalent to a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for 
Languages (CEFR)).  A good working knowledge of French and Spanish (B2 le vel according to CEFR) 
would be an advantage.  
 
The language skills of shortlisted candidates will be assessed as part of the selection process.  
 
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
For WTO staff members on fixed -term or regular contracts, only those who have spent minimum 
two years on their current post are normally considered eligible to apply, as per administrative 
memorandum 976 paragraph 46.  
 
The WTO may use various communication  technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose  performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently 
be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides in structions for online application procedures.  
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  All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE N OTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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