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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 di versity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/1 7-24 Issued on:  24 April 2017 
 
Title:  Documents Production Operator  Application Deadline (CET):  18 May 2017 
 
Grade:  3 
 Division:  Languages, Docume ntation and 
Information Management  
(458) Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 59,618  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rule s 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:  
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 Document Production Operator 
in the English Docum ents Production Team  of the Documents Management, Monitoring 
and Production Section in the Languages, Documentation and Information Management 
Division . 
 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS  
 
Under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator, the incumbent will have the followi ng 
accountabilities:  
 
1. Perform  a full range of documents production duties using WTO formatting standards: 
create, edit, and produce texts, tables, reports and PowerPoint presentations;  meticulously check 
documents for formatting, spelling, grammar, and proper citations; and proofread documents  with 
senior staff and incorporate corrections . 
 
2. Continuously develop skills at the required level and keep abreast of new methods and 
software packages  involving document production . 
 
3. Replace sen ior staff as and when necessary; be detached to other Divisions to provide 
assistance and/or to replace staff members.  
 
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  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Completion of secondary school and/or secretarial or equivalent commercial school .  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Applicants must have passed the Text Processing Operator I qualifications test (typing at 50 words 
per minute, typing from dictation and entering corrections electronically from a heavily hand -
corrected document – all with defined standards).  
 
Excellent knowl edge of standard Microsoft Office  programmes  (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 
and Access).  
 
Familiar ity with digital dictation tools/modules .  
 
Multi-tasking skills ; ability to prioritize, manage own time and work within strict deadlines and 
under press ure.  
 
Willingness to occasionally perform tasks beyond the job description  should the work of the team  
so require . 
 
Highly developed tact and discretion; ability to adhere rigorously to the requirements of 
confidentiality.  
 
Excellent organization skills a nd ability to pay close attention to detail.  
 
Ability to relate to and build relationships with colleagues; ability to communicate and understand 
clear factual information; and ability to  work as a member of a team, relating to others, while 
working indep endently to  achieve his/her objectives . 
 
Work Experience:  
 
Two years' relevant experience in the occupational area in order to be familiar with the processing 
of documents and correspondence . 
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of English including grammar  and spelling is required. K nowledge of French 
or/and Spanish  will 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 na tionals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, asse ssment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to 
be suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 18 months, and may 
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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 -Recruitme nt website at: https://erecruitment.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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