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offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/L/14-01 Issued on:   14 January 2014  
 
Title:   Partnerships Coordinator  Application  Deadline (CET):   11 February 
2014 
 
Grade:   9 
 Division:   Enhanced Integrated Framework 
Executive Secretariat  
 Contract Type:   Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 134,940  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:   One year.  The contract may be  
renewed subject to the fully satisfactory  
performance of the incumbent and the  
continued availability of funds.  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Ru les 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 Partnerships Coordinator in the 
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Executive Secretariat .  Serving staff members 
interested in the position are also invited to apply.  
 
 
General Functions  
 
The pu rpose of th e job is to facilitate the implementation of the programme  by creating increas ed 
synergies with partners within and outside the organic structure of the EIF, mobilizing resources, 
contributing to the global development discourse, coordinating re search and publications works 
and providing support for the effective functioning of the EIF Governance structure.   
 
Reporting to the Executive Director of EIF, t he incumbent will have the following responsibilities:  
 
1. Identify, coord inate and develop E IF partnerships to increase synergies with bilateral, 
multilateral and regional institutions/programmes within the Framework of the EIF.  
 
2. Expand and increase operational linkages with both traditional and non -traditional partners 
and stakeholders, such as South -South donors, private sector, think -tanks and civil society actors.  
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3. Participate and contribute to global development discourse including the Istanbul 
Programme of Action for LDCs and Post -2015 development agenda from the perspective of the 
EIF. 
 
4. Lead resource mobilization efforts at the global level and provide guidance and support in all 
programme -related actions supporting EIF Countries in the mainstreaming of trade, as well as the 
leveraging and coordination of Trade -Related Technical Ass istance ; facilitate and coordinate 
Technical Assistance activities and training needs of LDCs, as and when required.  
 
5. Provide support to the EIF Board and EIF Ste ering Committee  (SC), such as through B oard 
preparations, documentation including preparat ion of Board and SC minutes.  Coordinate 
implementation of Board  and/or SC  decisions and conduct necessary follow up.  
 
6. Assist in the preparation of strategic plan, work plan and bud get.  
 
7. Lead the preparation of partnership report and reporting to all  the partners and 
stakeholders.  
 
8. Coordinate research, studies and publications work of the EIF. 
 
9. Undertake programme -related missions, as and when required.  Support cross -cutting 
activities as appropriate such as monitoring & evaluation, commun ication and outreach activities.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced university degree or equivalent in economics, international trade or related fields with a 
development component .  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Excellent kno wledge and understanding of the problems faced by developing and least developed 
countries. Understanding of and sensitivity to the varying interests related to trade and economic 
development of EIF countries. Understanding of the dynamics of A id for Trade and development 
aid from both donors and LDC perspectives.  
 
Experienced level of d rafting skills; organizational skills; multi -tasking skills; presentation and 
public speaking skills; and multilateral diplomacy skills.  
 
The following interpersonal capabil ities are required: capability to initiate and build relationships 
with a variety of people both inside and outside the organization;  to communicate complex 
abstract ideas to an audience of informed people and understand ideas when communicated by 
others ; to present technical facts to knowledgeable specialised audiences ; and to work in a team 
where supporting and gaining the support of others is important to achieving her/his objectives .   
 
Work Experience:  
 
A minimum of eight years' relevant experience, preferably in or for LDCs . Practical professional 
work experience in fund raising , publications, public relations and/or management activities 
related to partnership building is an asset . 
 
Languages:  
 
Fluency in written and spoken  English  is required and a competent level of French or Spanish  is 
desirable .  
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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 closi ng 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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