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offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/L/20-10 Issued on:  5 February 2020       
 
Title:  Programme Officer        Application Deadline:  4 March 2020       
 
Grade:  6    
 Division:  Executive Secretariat for the 
Enhanced Integrated Framework       
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term     
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84,439  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:   One year with the possibility of 
extension 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 sa lary (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 a nd 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 Programme Officer to work in 
the Executive Secretariat for the Enhanced Integrated Framework (ES). The Enhanced 
Integrated Framework ( EIF) is a multi -donor programme, which supports the least 
developed countries (LDC s) to be more active playe rs in the global trading system by 
helping them tackle supply -side constraints to trade.  The ES is administratively housed in 
the WTO . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
The purpose of the job is to facilitate the implementation of the EIF Phase Two programme with 
specific support to country coordination functions and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 
framework of the EIF. The EIF Phase Two's focus is on strengthening the effectiveness, efficiency 
and sustainability of its results and reinforcing the collective wor k as a partnership. This will ensure 
inclusive impacts and results for the LDCs with a  business -like focused delivery in expanding trade 
for sustainable development and poverty reduction in the LDCs. In this context, the work of the 
incumbent  will include managing a n EIF Management Information System (MIS) and providing 
support to various other programme functions, such as country coordination, partnership 
coordination and communications.  
 
  
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  Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director in the ES, the incumbe nt will have the following 
responsibilities:  
 
1. Manage the MIS, including:  
 
a. Monitoring and supporting data and information upload from Main Implementing Entities 
of EIF projects and the EIF Trust Fund Manager (TFM), including troubleshooting where 
necessary.  
b. Maintain ing close cooperation with the WTO's IT department and act as a point person 
for the service providers supporting the MIS.  
c. Being the focal point for periodic software and design updates to the MIS, including 
managing the consultation and testing processes involved.  
d. Provid ing support to ES Country Coordinators in data and information upload as 
necessary  and assist ing in processing  and finalizing  annual and semi -annual narrative 
reports and provide input for the country annual progress reports.  
e. Providing technical support to the EIF Countries and project implementors, such as 
through the development of manuals or training tools for users of the MI S. 
f. Providing support to the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation (M &E) in developing and 
implementing systems to track EIF progress based on logframe indicators for EIF 
projects.  
g. Liaising and coordinating with the TFM to ensure consistency with data presented  in the 
EIF Knowledge Hub managed by the TFM and with the MIS .  
 
2. Support programme implementation through:  
 
a. Technical support to the EIF Countries, partners and other ES staff on programme - and 
M&E-related areas, such as through the organization of regula r webinars, e -learning 
materials and the implementation of secondment programmes.  
b. Supporting the engagement with EIF Donor Facilitators and providing necessary 
information as and when required.  
c. Contributing to communication  and partnership activities in co llaboration with the Head 
of Partnerships, Communications and Resource Mobilization.  
d. Undertaking programme -related missions, as and when required.  
e. Preparing periodic reports and briefings for the offices of the EIF partners, the WTO 
Director -General, the Executive Director of the ES (ED) and/or the DED and preparing 
talking points and presentations for the ED and the DED, as and when required.  
f. Performing any other functions as instructed by the ED and/or depending on the 
evolving needs and priorities of th e EIF partnership.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree or equivalent in international economics, international law, international 
trade, international relations or related fields, preferably with a  development component.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical skills:  
 
Knowledge of international development issues and in particular Aid for Trade (AfT), including the 
roles of donors, international agencies and other players in providing and delivering AfT .  
Knowledge of results -based management, reporting and M&E .  
Knowledge of the pro -poor trade and sustainable development agenda of the LDCs.  
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the role of an MIS for managing a project portfolio and 
supporting the M&E of projects as  well as a tool for promoting transparency within the EIF 
partnership.  
 
Capacity to maintain and make improvements to existing systems and workflows in cooperation with 
stakeholders; ability to understand capacity constraints in using the MIS and to addre ss those 
constraints through a combination of a user manual and individual support.  
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  Behavioural skills:  
 
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to follow through on multiple assignments at the 
same time; and attention to detail.  
 
Capability  to initiate, build and maintain relationships with a variety of people both inside and outside 
of the organization; ability to work in a team where supporting and gaining the support of others is 
important to achieving his/her objectives; excellent commun ication skills including the ability to 
convey information in a clear way and to understand information  
 
Work Experience:  
 
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably for an AfT programme or in the LDCs. 
Practical professional work experi ence with MISs, M&E, international development and in particular 
AfT and the EIF programme is an asset.  
 
Languages:  
 
Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required.   
 
English and French languages are required at a level corresponding or equiv alent to a minimum of 
C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)). 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 sk ills under a recognized framework (e.g. CEFR, IELTS, UN 
Language Proficiency Exam, etc.)  
 
Additional Information:  
 
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 p rocess 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 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 procedure s. 
 
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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