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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 div ersity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/L/17-13 Issued on:  9 March 2017  
 
Title:  Deputy Executive Director       Application Deadline (CET):  6 April  2017 
 
Grade:  10   
 Division:  Enhanc ed Integ rated Framework  
Executive Secretariat       
 Contract Type:  Fixed -term      
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 158,974  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  One year with the possibility of 
extension subject to availability of funds and 
incumbent's level of performan ce.      
 
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 f or 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:  
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 Deputy Executive Director in 
the Executive Secretariat for the Enhanced Integrated Framework (ES) . The Enhanced 
Integrated Framework ( EIF) is a multi -donor programme, which supports Least 
Developed Countries (LDC s) to be m ore active players in the global trading system by 
helping them tackle supply -side constraints to trade.  The ES is administratively housed 
in the WTO . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED) of the ES, the Deputy Executive Director op erates as the 
Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for operationalizing the strategy and the vision 
articulated by the ED based on the direction provided by the EIF Board. The incumbent will ensure 
the effective and efficient  delivery of the EIF  programme in-country as well as at the global and 
regional levels; be an active advocate for the EIF, in conjunction with the ED; and act as the 
advisor to the ED in delivering results in a cost -effective and sustainable manner.  
 
1. Support the EIF in del ivering visible results at the programme as well as at the country level 
in line with the strategic directions of the organization .  
 
2. Ensure that leveraging and sustainability are fully reflected in the identification, design, 
implementation and monitor ing and evaluation (M&E) of the EIF programmes and projects in 
keeping with the framework value  of the EIF partnership.  
 
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  3. Support the ED in the execution of the Change Management Plan as agreed by the EIF 
Board, with a view to making continuous improvem ents in efficiency, effectiveness and value for 
money.   
 
4. Provide programme oversight and guidance on operational matters , among other things, 
through regular portfolio reviews to ensure that the identification, design, implementation and M&E 
of the EIF project portfolio reflect the outcomes and outputs in the EIF Logframe.   
 
5. Ensure that all the projects to be supported through the EIF Trust Fund meet the quality 
threshold before they are approved by the relevant authority.  
 
6. Advise and support the E D on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow and an appropriate 
system of policies, internal controls and procedures.  
 
7. Supervise and/or provide guidance to a team of staff responsible for country programmes ; 
M&E; and partnership s, outreach and fundrais ing. Where directed/delegated by the ED, establish 
and monitor staff performance and development goals, set objectives and conduct annual 
performance evaluation review s. 
 
8. In line with the results -based management principles, pursue an effective collabor ation with 
the EIF Trust Fund Manager (TFM) and act as the focal point in the EIF to closely monitor the 
performance of the TFM to ensure that it is functioning according t o the letter and spirit of the  
terms of reference agreed upon by the EIF Board and r eport to the ED promptly to take corrective 
measures, if required.  
 
9. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts of the EIF and organize major high -level 
meetings, as well as represent the ED in various LDCs focused on international events, as and 
when r equired.  
 
10. Undertake programme -related missions, as and when required.  
 
11. Perform any other functions as instructed by the ED depending on the evolving needs and 
priorities of the EIF partnership.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced univer sity degree in economics, development studies, business administration and/or 
Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant/Chartered Certified Accountant professional 
qualifications.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
An excellent knowledge and understanding of t he problems faced by the LDCs ; an understanding 
of the dynamics of Aid for Trade and development aid from the perspectives of the LDCs ; EIF 
Donors and the EIF Agencies ; and a  strategic orientation as well as a proven track record of 
success in facilitating  strategic and organizational change/development.  
 
Other mandatory skill sets required: Leadership skills; programme and project management skills; 
portfolio management skills; programme M&E skills; operational management skills; 
capacity -building skills; drafting skills; organizational skills; multi -tasking skills; presentation and 
public speaking skills; and multilateral diplomacy skills.  
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: Capability to initiate and build relationships 
with a variety  of people , both inside and outside of the organization; communicate complex 
abstract ideas to an audience of informed people and understand ideas when communicated by 
others; present technical facts to knowledgeable specialized audiences; supervise a grou p of 
people in their day -to-day work ; and to work in a team where supporting and gaining the support 
of others is important to achieving his/her objectives.  
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  Work Experience:  
 
A minimum of 10 years  of relevant professional experience , of which at least five years at a senior 
management level, supervising seasoned staff operating multiple programmes/projects across  
a broad geography, including in the LDCs.  
 
Languages:  
 
An excellent knowledge of English  is required  to enable the incumbent to draft clearly, ac curately 
and concisely and to communicate both orally and in written form in an articulate and persuasive 
manner . A good knowledge  of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.  
 
Additional Information:  
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selec ted 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 
assessment and evaluation of c andidates. 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 s imilar position may be kept on a roster for up to 1 8 months, and may 
subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
 
This position is subject to continued availability of funds. Should the successful candidate hold 
a regular or fixed -term contract under the regular WTO budget, the contractual status shall be 
changed to a one -year fixed -term contract in accordance with the contractual arrangement set out 
in the vacancy notice.  
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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 proc edures.  
 
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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