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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/15-14 Issued on:  26 March 2015 
 
Title:  Conference Room Technician Application Deadline (CET):  23 April 2015  
 
Grade:  3 
 Division:  Administration and General 
Services (372) Contract Type:  Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 60,225 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 _package_e.pdf . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Conference Room Technician in 
the Conferences and Visitors Service of the Administration and General Services 
Division.  
 
 General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Head of Conference Room Technical Group, the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities: 
 
1. Provide quality and timely support on technical aspects relating to the audio-visual facilities 
and videoconference services and assist in addressing questions related to technical support for meetings. 
 
2. Provide orientation and training to staff on new audio-video technologies and web-based systems and support colleagues as required; prepare standard procedures and information 
booklets as needed. 
 3. Ensure that all equipment set up in meeting rooms (audio, video, etc.) is fully operational 
prior to each meeting. Report to the relevant Se rvices in the event of a problem and identify the 
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  4. Make suggestions for technological (audio-visual) improvements in accordance with the 
latest international standards and ensure compatibility of the systems in place (audio, video projection, videoconference), both for Headquarters and for external meetings.  
5. Participate in the testing of new software and hardware and advise her/his supervisor and 
Manager on its suitability.  
6. Perform any other duties related to the posi tion as requested by the Head of Conference 
Room Technical Group and the Manager of the Conferences & Visitors Service.   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 Education: 
 
Completed secondary education and specialised training in audio-visual equipment and conference facilities. 
 
Knowledge and Skills:  In-depth knowledge of relevant technical hardware and software. 
 
Good technical skills in the manipulation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment.  
Ability to deal with clients, understand their needs and to respond in a timely manner to queries; 
ability to work under pressure; ability to work in a multicultural environment.  
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues; communicate information in a clear way and understand clear factual information; 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 
 
Work Experience:  
Minimum two years' relevant experience in international environments. 
 Languages: 
 
Fluent speaking and writing skills in either Fren ch or English; a good working knowledge of the 
other language is desirable.  
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 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. 
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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 – 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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