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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/18 -51 Issued on:  5 October  2018 
 
Title:  Translation Coordinator  Application Deadline (CET):  5 November  2018 
 
Grade:  4 
 Division:  Languages, Documentation and 
Information Management  
(428) Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 64,579  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 compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/eng lish/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Translation Coordinator in the 
Languages, Documentation and Information Management Division . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chiefs of the three Translation Sections, the incumbent 
will be responsible for all operational functions related to the translation work. The main tasks will 
include but not be limited to the following:  
 
1. Coordinating the various stages involved in the translation of documents. This includes 
receiving the documents sent by the responsible team ; assigning work to internal and external 
translators in consultation with the Chiefs of Section according to availability; following up on 
deadlines; receiving  the translations on return and sending them for revision and processing, as 
appropriate;  
 
2. Carrying out administrative duties in connection with external translators, e.g. preparing 
contracts, calculating fees and sending payment instructions as appropr iate; 
 
3.  Keeping track of the documents being translated, monitoring the status of translation work 
and updating the internal systems accordingly;  
 
4.   Maintaining up -to-date the online list of available permanent/temporary/external translators ; 
 
5.   Keeping abreast of new technologies, methods and processes ; 
 
6. Replacing colleagues in internal and external translation operations as and when necessary.  
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Completion of secondary school and /or equivalent  secretarial or commercial school.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
The incumbent must have the following technical knowledge and skills:  
 
- Basic knowledge of the areas of work of the Division and the Organization;  
- Excellent knowledge of the standard Microsoft Offic e programmes . Experience  working with  
documentation workflow software would be considered an advantage . 
 
The incumbent must have the following behavioural skills:  
 
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks and conflicting demands;  
- Excelle nt planning and organizational skills; ability to adhere to strict deadlines;  
- Highly developed tact and discretion; ability to adhere rigorously to the requirements of 
confidentiality.  
- Ability to relate to and build relationships with colleagues; to commun icate information in a 
clear way and understand information clearly provided; to cope with and seek to address 
conflict situations with colleagues; and to work as a member of a team.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Three to four years' relevant practical experience is required.  
 
Languages:  
 
Good speaking and writing skills in French and Spanish. A working knowledge of English (B1 level 
according to the Common European Framework of Reference) is also required.  
 
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.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assess ment 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 the m 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 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 APPLICATION S RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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