OFFICE(15)/5 
15-0729 
 
 
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/15-02 Issued on:  2 February 2015 
 
Title:  Training Officer Application Deadline (CET):  2 March 
2015 
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation 
(139) Contract Type:  Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84,399 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 subsidy, 
and home leave. Additional information on the compen sation package is provided on the 
WTO website: 
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto _e/vacan_e/comp_p ackage_e.pdf.  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to f ill the position of Training Officer in the 
Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation.  
 
 
General Functions  
 Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC) and the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Geneva-based Courses Unit of 
the Course Design and Training Section, the incumbent will undertake the following 
responsibilities:  
1. Participate in the design and delivery of traini ng in accordance with the Progressive Learning 
Strategy by developing materials, lecturing and tutoring participants; help design and conduct revision sessions, including in response to specific enquiries by the participants; contribute to 
training activities organized by, or in collaboration with other WTO Divisions or ITTC Units. 
 2. Assist in developing training evaluation tools and methods used to implement Results-Based Management and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of ITTC's activities. 
 
3. Lead the participants in study tours and visits in Geneva and/or elsewhere.  
4. Contribute to the design and delivery of the ITTC's e-Learning programme. 
 5. Assist other Divisions upon request, particularly in Technical Cooperation missions abroad. 
 
6. Perform any other tasks requested by the Dire ctor or the Head of Unit, e.g. reports on 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
Advanced university degr ee in Law, Economics or other relevant areas is required.  
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Good knowledge of the economic, legal and/or political theory and principles under the WTO Agreements and system.  Knowledge of adult learning/development techniques. 
   
Pedagogical skills; presentation skills; skills in  the use of IT products and communications in 
training activities. 
Ability to interact with course participants as an audience. 
 The following interpersonal capabilities are requ ired: present technical facts to knowledgeable 
specialised audiences; persuade others to a point of view using facts; face and cope with conflict 
situations with colleagues; work as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her objectives; initiate and build relationships with a variety 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. 
 Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, including in international economic and trade-related issues and negotiations, preferably  in a multilateral environment.  In addition, 
technical/practical trade-related work experience in a national administration and a good 
understanding of the situations confronted by the pa rticipants in their official functions will be an 
asset.  
Languages: 
 Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish required. A good working knowledge of French is 
desirable.  
 Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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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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Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
 
Please visit the WTO' s E-Recruitment website at: www.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 – Central European Time (CET) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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