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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/13-12 Issued on:  5 June 2013 
 
Title:  Conference Welcome Officer Application Deadline (CET):  2 July 2013 
 
Grade:  3 
 Division:  Administration and General 
Services 
 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 Conference Welcome Officer in 
the Administration and General Services Divi sion. Serving staff members interested in 
the position are also invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 Under the supervision of a more senior officer, the incumbent will undertake the following 
functions: 
 1. Welcome delegates, visitors and guests including VIPs coming to the WTO for meetings, 
appointments or visits, ensuring a pleasant experience while at the WTO. 
 2. Plan, prepare and provide the specific services required for each meeting, event and visit, as 
per the demands and expectations of orga nizers, delegates, visitors and guests. 
 3. Coordinate work and actions to be undertaken with other services including security, protocol, transportation and facility management. 
 
4. Provide office support, safety & security assistance for the Office of the Director-General as required. 
 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
Completion of secondary education and/or equivalent technical or commercial training in the 
hospitality and tourism industry.   
Safety and security training.       
 Knowledge and Skills:  
Strong interpersonal skills; tact and discretion; multi-tasking and stress management skills. 
 Skills to operate meeting room audio-visual equipment. 
 
Knowledge of office software systems and relevant IT tools.  
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: relate to and build relationships with 
colleagues; communicate and understand clear factual information; work as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her objectives.   
Work Experience: 
 Minimum two years' relevant experience is required. 
 
Languages:  
Proficiency in at least two WTO official languages (English, French and Spanish) is required. 
Knowledge of a third WTO language would be an asset.       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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