OFFICE(14)/31 
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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/14-11 Issued on:   5 June 2014 
 
Title:   Pension Manager Application Deadline (CET):   3 July 2014 
 
Grade:   7 
 Division:   Administration and General 
Services  
(348) Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:   CHF 90,429 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 Pension Manager in the 
Administration and General Services Division .  Serving staff members interested in the 
position are also invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 Under the supervision of the Secretary of the Pension Plan, the incumbent will have primary 
responsibility for providing technical expertise, an alysis, support and supervision to administer the 
WTO's Pension Plan (WTOPP). He/she will also supervise the work of the Pension Specialist and/or Assistants and external service providers of the Plan.   
 
1. Supervise the pension administration te am and manage the relationship with the 
administrative services provider. Ensure the effect ive functioning of the administrative services of 
the Plan while ensuring that operations are being carried out in full compliance with the 
Regulations and Rules of the WTOPP. This will  include maintaining individual records for 
participants and beneficiaries, checking pension contributions and benefit entitlements, processing  payment of benefits and requests for transfer of  pension rights, preparing individual disability 
cases for the Management Board's decision, preparin g all data required by the consulting actuary 
and any other duties linked to the administration of the Plan.   
2. Lead financial reporting activities for WTOP P and manage relationship with the external 
auditors during the financial reporting exercise.  OFFICE(14)/31 
 
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3. Lead administration of portfolio investments.  Coordinate with Investment Advisor, custodian 
banks and fund managers to facilitate portfolio rebalancing and other changes in how the 
investment strategy is implemented.  
 4. Organise and lead meetings with the WTOPP Secretariat team and WTO partners (e.g. 
payroll or HR) in order to exchange information,  deal with outstanding issues, improve processes 
and resolve any problems.  Train, coach and advise team members or partners on procedures and processes.  
 
5. Perform financial controls including the re view and validation of E-banking and other 
payments processed by team members.  
6. Support the Secretary in the organization and administration of WTOPP Management Board 
meetings.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Education: 
 Advanced university degree in a related field with a financial orientation, or a combination of a basic university degree with meaningful professional experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. 
benefits administration, HR management, accounting/audit, investments etc.). Professional 
qualification or certification in the relevant disciplines will be an advantage.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 Advanced level of understandi ng of key areas related to pension fund administration. 
 
Accounting/investment management skills to understand and critically review complex accounting, actuarial and investment reports; pension benefit skills to understand, interpret and calculate participant and beneficiary rights according to the provisions of the plan, advanced analytical skills 
to produce accurate and clear financial and management reporting; advanced computing and office 
applications especially spreadsheet and word processing applications.   
The following interpersonal capability is required: persuade others to a point of view using facts; 
present technical facts to knowledgeable specialised audiences; face and cope with conflict situations with colleagues; work in a team where supporting and gaining the support of others is 
important to achieving 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 communi cated by others; supervise a group of people 
in their day-to-day work. 
 
A high level of integrity; and confidentiality skills to ensure that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access. 
 
Work Experience:  
3 to 5 years' experience in a relevant function. Experience with a defined benefit pension plan in 
international or public sector organizations will be an advantage.  Languages: 
 
Fluency in English and French, both oral and wri tten. Knowledge of Spanish will be an asset. 
 
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. OFFICE(14)/31 
 
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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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