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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/21-24 Issued on:  23 June 2021       
 
Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer          Application Deadline:  21 July 2021       
 
Grade:  8  
 Division:  Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term      
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 113,639 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  One year with the possibility of 
extension up to a total of four years.        
 
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 appo intment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, 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 the position of Monitoring and Evaluation 
Officer in the Strategi c Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section of the Institute for 
Training and Technical Cooperation . 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of the Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation 
Section of the Institute for Trai ning and Technical Cooperation (ITTC), the incumbent will collaborate 
closely with the Technical Assistance (TA) design and Training, and TA Coordination Sections of the 
Division and undertake the following responsibilities:  
 
1. Assist the Head of Section by providing technical support and advice in improving the ITTC 
Results framework as well as operational plans; strengthening operations and ensuring focus on 
achieving intended outcomes/results.  
 
2. Ensure quality Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) at the TA  activity level and contribute to a 
system that captures and presents results at a global level in line with WTO Trade -Related Technical 
Assistance (TRTA) M&E standards.  Develop innovative approaches in the area of M&E and maintain 
a robust and comprehens ive M&E system adapted to WTO TRTA activities.  
 
3. Analyse input for reporting requirements and coordinate data collection on results within ITTC 
and with other divisions and partner institutions to facilitate timely and quality reporting on TA to 
relevant  stakeholders.  Contribute to the improvement of the ITTC TA database and to the analysis 
and reporting on performance indicators.  
 
4. Assist the Head of Section to provide hands -on training to staff to develop skills in qualitative 
and quantitative design , monitoring and evaluation approaches, Results/logical Frameworks 
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  including Results Based Management (RBM); promote participatory qualitative and quantitative 
assessment and evaluation/review approaches to WTO TRTA evaluations.  
 
5. Conduct baseline studies and evaluations, with a view to help TA providers take required 
measures to address identified gaps, and assist the Head of Section to produce biennial TA Plans.  
 
6. Contribute to the preparation of the TA Annual reports, publicity materia l including the 
newsletter and present analysis and findings to a range of audiences in various formats.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree in Economics, Development Studies, Trade Law, Qualitative Analysis, 
Monitoring and Ev aluation or a relevant dis cipline.  Alternatively, a basic university degree in the 
aforementioned subjects and proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced university 
degree could be considered.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Sk ills: 
 
Good knowledge of the work of the WTO Secretariat.  
 
Good understanding of modern adult learning methods and pedagogy.  
 
Extensive knowledge and experience in the area of qualitative and quantitative monitoring and 
evaluation tools for complex multi -stakeholder programmes including programme management.  
 
Good knowledge of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) criteria for evaluating 
development assistance.  
 
Skills in the use of IT software to compile, analyse and present data. Proficient in the us e of Word, 
Excel and Powerpoint.  
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
Good organisational skills including the ability to pay close attention to detail and keeping to agreed 
timelines.  
 
A confident, flexible and initiative -taking attitude including ability to work independently. Excellent 
interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people of all backgrounds, including excellent 
relationship building skills.  
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: initiate and build relationships with a vari ety of 
people both inside and outside the organization; communicate complex abstract ideas to an audience 
of informed people and understand ideas when communicated by others; persuade others to a point 
of view using facts; make presentations on a variety o f subjects to a wide variety of audiences; cope 
with and resolve conflicts; and work in a team where supporting and gaining the support of others 
is important to achieving his/her objectives.  
  
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum five (5) years of progressively resp onsible professional experience in performance 
monitoring and/or evaluation role with an international organization and  in designing and 
implementing RBM M&E Systems for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Programmes.  Some 
experience as a trainer w ould be an advantage.  
 
Experience in training staff in qualitative and quantitative design, monitoring and evaluation 
approaches, Results/logical Frameworks, including Results -Based Management.  
 
Experience in strategic and project planning.  OFFICE( 21)/42 
 
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Languages:  
 
Excellent speak ing and writing skills in English and either French or Spanish ( equivalent of level C1 
according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) .  Knowledge of  
the third WTO working language would be  an advantage.  
 
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.  
 
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.  
 
Should the successful candidate hold a regular or fixed -term contract under the regular WTO budget, 
the contractual status shall be changed to a one -year fixed -term contract in accordance with the 
contractual arrangement set out in the vacancy notice.  
 
The WTO may use various communication te chnologies 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 pe rformance 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 instructions for online application procedures.  
 
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  NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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