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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/L/20-36 Issued on:  25 June 2020 
 
Title:  Coordinator  Application Deadline:  23 July 2020 
 
Grade:  8 
 Division:  Enhanced Integrated Framework 
Executive Secretariat  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 113,639 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  One year  with possibility to 
extend subject to incumbent's performance  
and continued availability of post . 
 
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 inc lude travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is seeking to fill a position of 
Coordinator to work in the Executive Secretariat (ES) for the Enhanced Integrated 
Framework (EIF). The EIF is a  multi -donor programme, which supports the least 
developed  countries (LDCs) to be more active players in the global trading system by 
helping them address supply -side constraints to trade. The ES is administratively housed 
in the WTO.  
 
THIS IS A TEMPORARY VACANCY RESULTING FROM A STAFF MEMBER TAKING UP  
ANOTHER POSITION  FOR A FIXED DURATION. Should a staff member on a fixed -term or 
regular contract be selected for this vacancy, he/she will be on temporary transfer to the 
ES for the EIF and will be awarded a Special Post Allowance commensurate to a grade 8 
position during the assignment. The staff member will be expected to return to his/her 
original division upon completion of the assignment.  
 
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director of the ES (DED), the incumbent will have the following 
respo nsibilities:  
 
1. Manage  assigned  portfolio of trade -related projects in  the LDCs supported by the EIF efficiently 
and effectively, with a  focus on results -based management .  
 
2. Strengthen , the EIF 's functions and  ensure that EIF projects achieve results in an efficient, 
effective, sustainable and impactful way , at programme and country level,  through:   
a) increased coordination  and harmonization of resources ;  
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  b) stronger regional and global partnerships ;  
c) identification of capacity -building needs for the LDCs;  
d) programme delivery and reporting ;  
e) implementation of the Value for Money Framework ;  
f) supervision  of EIF projects at national and regional level s, including undertaking supervision 
missions ;  
g) contributi on to strategic plans and activity schedules ; and  
h) coordinati on with the EIF Trust Fund Manager for efficient delivery of the portfolio.  
 
3. Contribute to ongoing learning and evaluation processes in the EIF programme and specifically 
assigned countries . 
 
4. Contribute to EIF public advocacy, communication, outreach and capacity -building.  
 
5. Identify and deliver on training needs in collaboration with in -country teams.  
 
6. Ensure that EIF support plays a  supportive and catalytic role in leveraging both financial and 
technical resources  in the country . 
 
7.  Perform any other tasks as required by Senior Management and based on the evolving 
priorities of the programme . 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree in  business or public administration,  economics,  international relations 
with a development component or in a  closely  related field.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:  
 
Knowledge of international development issues and in particular Aid for Trade (AfT), including the 
roles of donors, international agencies and o ther players in providing and delivering AfT.  
 
Country -level project management skills; portfolio management skills; programme M onitoring & 
Evaluation  skills; and capacity -building skills.  
Excellent  drafting skills . 
 
Behavioural skills:  
 
Excellent organizational  skills and attention to detail ; ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure . 
Excellent communications skills .  
Capability to initiate, build and maintain relationships with a variety of people, both inside and 
outside of the organizatio n; and ability to work in a multicultural team where supporting and gaining 
the support of others is important to achieving his/her objectives.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
At least five years of relevant professional experience, including  work in development assist ance for 
developing countries as well as experience working in or for  the LDCs.  Experience in financial and 
project management as well as reporting is also required. Experience in the field of international 
trade and AfT will be an added advantage.  
 
 
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  Languages:  
 
Excellent command of English  (at a level corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of C1 according 
to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR))  is required . Knowledge of 
French is an added advantage.  
 
Shortlisted candidate s will be asked to provide proof of their language skills under a recognized 
framework (e.g. CEFR, IELTS, etc.) unless the language in question is their mother tongue. The 
language skills of shortlisted candidates who are unable to provide proof of their l anguage proficiency 
will be assessed as part of the selection process.  
 
 
Additional Information:  
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications.  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
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, as sessment 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 12 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 a n online application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encoura ged 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 NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTE D 
 
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