OFFICE(15)/59 
15-3437 
 
 
 
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/15-34 Issued on:  3 July 2015 
 
Title:  Documents Production Operator Application Deadline (CET):  3 August 
2015  
Grade:  3 
 Division:  Languages, Documentation and 
Information Management (453) 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 Document Production Operator 
in the English Unit of the Documents Manage ment, 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 following accountabilities: 
 
1. Finalise documents, using basic formatting, proofread them with senior staff and incorporate corrections. 
 
2. Prepare tables, graphics and presentations.  3. Continuously develop skills at the required level and keep abreast of new methods and 
software packages. 
 4. To replace senior staff as and when necessary. 
 
5. Undertake any other tasks as assigned.  
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  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 Completion of secondary school and/or secretarial or equivalent commercial school;  passage of 
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 minimum standards). 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 
 Excellent knowledge of grammar and spelling in English.  Word processing, document formatting skills, using dictation machines.  
 
Attention to detail.  Ability to be discrete and tactful while hand ling confidential and sensitive documents. 
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: to relate to and build relationships with colleagues;  to communicate and understand information pertaining to the work; to work as a 
member of a group, relating to others, while wo rking independtly to achieve his/her objectives. 
 Work Experience: 
 
At least two years' relevant experience in the occupational area in order to be familiar with the 
processing of correspondence and documents.  
Languages: 
 Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in English and good knowledge of French or Spanish. 
 
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. 
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The re cruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment cent res, 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 
subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources. 
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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 online application form. 
To apply, please visit the WTO's E-Recruitment 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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