OFFICE(13)/13 
13-2333 
 
 
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/13-06 Issued on:   2 May 2013 
 
Title:   Driver Application Deadline (CET):   30 May 2013 
 
Grade:   3 
 Division:   Administration and General 
Services 
 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_p ackage_e.pdf.  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Driver in Driver's Unit of the 
Administration and General Services Divi sion. The position is subject to local 
recruitment only and the status of selected cand idate will be that of locally recruited, in 
accordance with the WTO Staff Rule 103.1.  Serving staff members interested in the 
position are also invited to apply. 
  General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Head of the Drivers Unit, the incumbent will carry out the following 
functions: 
 
1. Drive Deputy-Directors General, Directors and WTO officials to appointments.  
2. Provide shuttle services to other organizations and run errands in town as required. 
 3. Deliver important and/or urgent documents or post to Consulates, Embassies and other International Organizations. 
 
4. Maintain official vehicles according to required standards.  
5. Any other assignments as required by the supervisor. 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education: 
 
Completion of secondary education. Apprentice's certificate in auto mechanics (CAP, BEP or BAC Pro) or CFC (Federal Certificate of  Capacity), or equivalent professional experience. Possession of a 
D1 driving licence recognized in Switzerland (sedan and minibus). 
 Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Ability to work in a team. Good knowledge of the international environment and the city of Geneva 
and its surroundings. Sense of discretion. Willingness to work at irregular hours. 
Ability to detect a fault in vehicle, check levels (oil, water and battery) and change tyres.  
 Work Experience: 
 
At least two years experience in an international environment (international organization).  
Languages: 
 Fluency in English or French. Knowledge of the two other WTO languages would be an advantage. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
Offline applications should be sent to: 
 
Director, Human Resources Division 
WTO Centre William Rappard 
154, rue de Lausanne 
CH-1211 Geneva 21 Switzerland 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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