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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/13-8 
 Issued on:  17 May 2013 
 
Title:  Facility Management Specialist 
 Application Deadline (CET):  13 June 2013 
 
Grade:  4 
 Division:  Administration and General Services 
 
Contract Type:  Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary: CHF 65,697 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 _package_e.pdf  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fi ll a position of Electrotechnical Specialist 
in the Facility Management Services of the Administration and General Services Division. 
The position is subject to local recruitment only and the status of selected candidates 
will be that of locally recruited, in accord ance with WTO Staff Rule 103.1. Serving staff 
members interested in the positi on are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
Under the direction of the supervisor of the Buildi ng Maintenance Unit, the incumbent will carry out 
the following tasks:  
1. Perform routine operational activities and specialized tasks relating to the provision 
of services, in accordance with established procedures.  
2. Ensure that work meets the required quality standards and is carried out within the 
prescribed deadlines. Ensure functional management of contracts with external service providers.  3. Conduct specific research in a complex technical field, analyse the findings and make 
recommendations to the supervisor on the choice of appropriate methods. 
 4. Train staff members with less work experience where necessary, and monitor and coordinate 
their work, under the immediate direction of the supervisor. 
 5. Bring problems to the attention of the supervisor as soon as possible in order to guarantee 
that services are delivered or improved. 
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  6. Demonstrate a strong team spirit so as to ensure that services are of the highest possible 
quality, and keep his/her knowledge and skills up to date.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
Education 
 Completion of secondary school and technical training in electricity. 
 
Knowledge and Skills  A specific knowledge of telecommunications, IT and home automation networks would be an asset. 
Specialized technical skills relevant to the position, where appropriate obtained through 
a recognized training programme or certification; demonstrated expertise in the use of specialized Facility Management software (e.g. CMMS, databases, Building Management System) as well as 
the software required to carry out the work  correctly; and project management, research, 
preparation and presentation skills.  
The following interpersonal skills are required: ability to communicate and build relationships 
with colleagues; to understand simple instructions given by others; to cooperate and communicate with other team members, while also working in dependently in order achieve his/her objectives. 
 
Work Experience 
 At least three to four years' working experience in the relevant field. 
 
Languages  
Proficiency in French and basic knowledge of English. 
 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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CANDIDATES 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. 
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  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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