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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/19 -44 Issued on:  5 July 2019  
 
Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant  Application Deadline:  2 August 2019  
 
Grade:  5 
 Division:  Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation  
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 71,925  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 Monitoring and Evaluation 
Assistant in Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section of the Institute for 
Training and Technical Cooperation .  
 
The Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC) designs, coordinates and 
implements trade -related technical assistance activities. With support across the WTO 
Secretariat, the ITTC delivers specific technical assistance products as mandated by WTO 
members in the regularly up dated Technical Assistance and Training Plans. These plans 
focus on strengthening the ability of beneficiaries to understand their rights and 
obligations within the multilateral trading system, to take full advantage of the rules -
based system, to participa te effectively in trade negotiations, and to develop, on a long -
term basis, their capacity to adjust to WTO rules and disciplines . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Head of Section, the incumbent will fulfill the following functions:  
 
1. Results-Based Management (RBM) System Support:  
- Regularly track electronic Back to Office Report (eBTOR) submissions, send reminders and compile 
periodic statistical reports on BTOR submission;  
- Check eBTOR entries into Technical Assistance Management Syst em (TAMS) for accuracy, 
completeness (e.g. lists of participants, Participant Evaluation Forms (PEF)s, etc.), consistency and 
conformity with the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC) guidelines; follow -up on 
the required changes with the  authors;  
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  - Serve as the first point of contact for users seeking assistance over the phone or email on how to 
complete electronic Activity Requests (eARs), eBTORs, online registration and any other step relating 
to the RBM workflows.  
 
2. Monitoring & Eval uation (M&E) Support:  
- Provide assistance required for the elaboration of M&E tools including through online questionnaires 
and polls or any other forms (using Formstack or other software, as appropriate);  
- Provide and/or verify statistics, including thr ough processing paper -based PEFs, questionnaires, 
surveys, etc. as required for M&E purposes;  
- Assist in data gathering and processing required for the elaboration of M&E reports (e.g. Annual 
Technical Assistance (TA) performance report, BTOR recommendati ons follow -up, etc.).  
 
3. Administrative Support:  
- Provide administrative and technical support for the preparation and finalisation of any official 
document, publication or outreach material produced by Technical Assistance Monitoring and 
Evaluation (TAME), including formatting and graphic design, simple translations, submission to the 
DMS, etc. in coordination with the relevant division(s);  
- Assist to verify and coordinate the follow -up actions for electronic Staff Requisition (eSR) until  final 
payment;  
- Manage the Section filing and archiving system;  
- Support the regular update of TA -related information on the Intranet and on the WTO website;  
- Provide logistical/administrative support for the organisation of meetings, conference calls,  
videoconferences, etc.;  
- Provide any other administrative support required (e.g. assisting in the preparation of memos, 
contracts, payments, or any official communication).  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Completion of secondary education. Secreta rial/office management qualifications would be an 
advantage.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Good command of MS Office tools and web -based tools;  
Excellent Secretarial skills;  
Ability to work with large amounts of data extracted fr om different Workbooks or platforms;  
Ability to prioritise, plan and organise;  
Ability to proof -read documents with accuracy;  
Familiarity with administrative procedures in international organisations would be an asset;  
Familiarity with RBM approach and WTO  Technical Assistance would be an asset.  
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
Ability to communicate information in a clear way and to understand information;  
Tact and discretion;  
Ability to work as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve 
his/her objectives;  
Ability to relate to and build relationships with colleagues;  
Ability to work under pressure and keep deadlines;  
Ability to work in an international and/or multi -cultural environment.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in progressively responsible positions.  
 
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  Languages:  
 
Fluency in both spoken and written English (minimum C1 level according to the Common European 
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR))  and either F rench or Spanish (minimum C1 level 
according to CEFR)  is mandatory. Knowledge of the third WTO working language (Spanish or French) 
would be an asset.  
 
Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on their language skills as part of the selection process and 
may be asked to provide proof of their language skills under a recognized framework (e.g. CEFR, 
IELTS, UN Language Proficiency Exam, etc.).   
 
 
Additional Information:  
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully mee t 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, 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 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 EXAMI NATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must com plete 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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