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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/20-59 Issued on:  19 November  2020 
 
Title:  Finance Specialist  Application Deadline:  17 December 2020 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Administration and General Services  
 
Contract Type:  L post  
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 78,768  net per annum  
(approximate)  
 Duration:  One year with the possibility of 
extension up to a total of maximum four years, 
subject to availability of funds and incumbent's 
level of performance.  
 
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 gr ant, 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 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 a position of Finance Specialist in the Financial 
Management Service of the Administration and General Services D ivision .  
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of a senior officer, the incumbent's duties will include the following:  
 
1. Process standard and complex financial transactions in compliance with approved procedures 
and regulations.  
 
2. Perform financial controls and maintain thorough monitoring tables. Owner of straightforward 
financial processes.  
 
3. Perform analytical tasks  and produce/maintain reports. Monitor the financial performance of 
specific accounts, outputs and cost centres.  
 
4. Provide divisions, Members and external partners with information and financial reports.  
 
5. Support other members in business process revi ews and other projects engaged by the team. 
Conduct small projects.  
 
 
 
 
 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Completion of secondary education. Additional studies in a relevant area such as appropriate 
technical or commercial school certification (e.g. m anagement accounting, financial accounting, 
public accounting) is required . Completion of a university degree in a relevant discipline would be 
an asset.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:  
 
An understanding of WTO financial and adminis trative regulations, rules and procedures. Advanced 
accounting/financial management skills. Familiarity with International Public Sector Accounting 
Standards (IPSAS) an advantage.  
ERP software skills; experience with Oracle EBS an advantage.  
Basic business intelligence application skills.  
Computing and office applications, especially advanced spreadsheet and word processing 
applications.  
Analytical skills to produce accurate and clear financial reporting.  
 
Behavioural skills:  
 
The following interper sonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues; communicate technical information to an audience of informed people and understand 
ideas when communicated by others; persuade others to a point of view using facts; and wo rk as a 
member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her objectives.  
Confidentiality skills to ensure that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access.  
 
 
Work Experience:  
 
At least eight years' expe rience in a relevant function.   
 
Languages:  
 
Proficiency in French or English and at least working level of the other language.  
 
 
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 para graph  46. 
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as vid eo 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 selec tion 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 
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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 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 pro cedures.  
 
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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