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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/13-15 Issued on:   27 June 2013 
 
Title:   Website Assistant Application Deadline (CET):   24 July 2013 
 
Grade:   5 
 Division:   Information and External Relations 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:   CHF 71,892 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 a position of Website Assistant in the 
Information and External Relations Division.  Serving staff members interested in the 
position are also invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 The incumbent will carry out the following functions: 
 
1. Daily posting of news materials to English, French and Spanish websites, including HTML coding, document conversions, linkages within the site. 
 
2. Coordination with other web team members an d with Divisions on posting and formatting of 
web pages. 
 
3. Creation of graphics, animations, and spec ial effects; handling of compressed streaming 
video for the web.  
4. Manipulation of JavaScript for integration with databases, handling forms, light boxes etc. 
 5. Coordination of translations for the website. 
 
6. Use of specialized software for the creation  of scripts, animations and for the programming 
of offline CD-ROM and DVD applications. 
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7. Testing and adaptation of new software utilities for the web site to improve productivity.  
 
8. Using Photoshop to prepare photos for the homepage, and for use in slide shows and photo 
galleries.    
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 Education: 
 
Completion of secondary education and/or equivalent technical certificate.  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 Must possess in-depth knowledge of the full range of tools required for web publishing, including 
Content Management Systems such as Drupal, HT ML editors such as DreamWeaver, Photoshop, 
Illustrator, Flash, Acrobat, MS Office and FTP tr ansfer software. Must have strong graphic design 
skills and sufficient knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and CSS to overcome software limitations. Knowledge of digital audio editing and compression  techniques would be an advantage, as would 
knowledge of PHP and XML. A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure 
is essential.   
Work Experience: 
 At least 5 years of relevant practical experience.  
Languages: 
 Excellent knowledge of English or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of 
Spanish 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. 
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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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