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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 -11 Issued on:  17 March 2021  
 
Title:  Compliance, Risk and Resilience Officer  Application Deadline:  14 April 2021  
 
Grade:  8 
 Division:  Administration and General 
Services  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 113,639  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 Compliance, Risk and Resilience 
Officer in the Administration and General Services Division . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Director of the Administration and General Services Division (AGSD), the 
Compliance, Risk and Resilience Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring 
a coherent organization -wide compliance, risk management and resili ence management system. The 
incumbent will facilitate identifying risks that impact the delivery of mandates and strategic 
objectives; provide authoritative advice to Directors and senior management, through the Director 
of AGSD, on risk and compliance mat ters; ensure risk management and internal control measures 
are integrated into all aspects of strategic and operational planning and day -to-day operations; and 
provide training to relevant colleagues on compliance matters.  
 
Within delegated authority, the  Compliance, Risk and Resilience Officer will be responsible for:  
 
Compliance and Risk:  
 
1. Promoting good governance, adherence to accountability standards and respect for obligations 
by supporting the further development of the Organization's Enterprise  Risk Management system.  
  
2. Ensuring that an efficient risk management system is in place, including responsibility for 
reviewing and advising on policy development and structuring of insurance and insurance related 
products, where necessary, for the org anization to manage its risks.  
 
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  3. Conducting comprehensive risk assessments across the WTO Secretariat and maintaining a 
risk register; and preparing annual risk reports, through the Director of AGSD, to Senior 
Management and condensed versions to the Com mittee on Budget, Finance and Administration.  
 
4. Ensuring compliance with the Organization's regulations, rules, internal policies and 
procedures particularly about evolutions related to risk management and mitigation measures.  
 
5. Maintaining a sound Internal Control Framework.   
 
Resilience:  
 
6. Implementing and overseeing an organization -wide resilience management system; 
overseeing the update of relevant policies; developing and implementing relevant new policies; and 
assuring th at systems are developed and in place for business continuity.  
 
7. Overseeing the development and implementation of plans to ensure coverage for core 
organization -wide elements, to include: (a) Crisis management and communications; b) IT disaster 
recovery;  and c) business continuity.  
 
8. Mainstreaming organization -wide resilience management requirements into day -to-day work; 
establishing necessary system of maintenance and reviews, including readiness exercises;  
providing training and authoritative advice o rganization -wide resilience management and business 
continuity management.  
 
9. Performing other related duties as requested by Director of AGSD.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree in business management (e.g. MBA or equivale nt), audit (usually done 
in the context of an accounting or finance degree), actuarial sciences, or another relevant area.   
Alternatively, a basic university degree combined with professional qualifications equivalent to an 
advanced university degree in a  relevant area may be considered.  
 
Certification or progress towards achievement of the following, is desirable: Enterprise Risk 
Management; Organizational Resilience Management Systems; business continuity management; 
emergency preparedness and/or disast er recovery.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Knowledge and understanding of, and experience with any of the following: compliance 
management, risk management, crisis management, organizational resilience and business 
continuity p lanning.  
 
Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues. Ability to conduct data 
collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent 
research and analysis. Ability to apply judgment i n the context of assignments given, plan work and 
manage conflicting priorities.  
 
Knowledge of insurance industry concepts, products and practices including those related to 
employee benefits would be an added advantage.   
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
Communicat ion: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets 
messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in 
having two -way communication; capable of presenting technical facts to knowledgeable specialised 
audiences; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in 
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Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs 
within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational 
regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for 
delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the 
work unit, where applicable.  
 
Integrity, discretion, tact and diplomacy.  
 
Must be capable of initiating and building relationships with a variety of people bot h inside and 
outside the organization.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
A minimum of 5 years of work experience with compliance/control, risk management and business 
continuity.   
 
Proven experience is required in developing, implementing and managing plans including, b ut not 
limited to, risk management, crisis management and business continuity.  
 
Experience of working in international organizations or the public sector is desirable.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of English, including ability to write comprehensive re ports clearly  (at a level 
corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of 
Reference for Languages (CEFR)) . Basic knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.  
 
The language skills of shortlisted candidates 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 Mem bers 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 u se 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.  
 
Candi dates 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 resource s. 
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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 A N 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.  
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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 NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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