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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, 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/12-13 Issued On:   6 August 2012 
 
Title:   Website Assistant Application Deadline (CET):   30 August 
2012 
 
Grade:   5 
 Division:   Information and External Relations
(603) 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 72,500 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 a ttractive 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 po sition of Website Assistant in the Information 
and External Relations Division.  Serving sta ff members interested in the position are also 
invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 The incumbent will carry out the following functions: 
 1. Daily posting of news materials to English,  French and Spanish websites, including HTML 
coding, document conversions, linkages within the site.  2. Coordination with other web team members a nd with Divisions on posting and formatting of 
web pages. 
 3. Creation of graphics, animations, and special effects; handling of compressed streaming video 
for the web.  
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5. Coordination of translations for the website.  6. Use of specialized software for the creation of  scripts, animations and for the programming of 
offline CD-ROM and DVD applications. 
 
7. Testing and adaptation of new software utiliti es for the web site to improve productivity.  
 8. Using Photoshop to prepare photos for the homepage, and for use in slide shows and photo galleries.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
Completion of secondary education and/or  equivalent technical certificate. 
 
Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Must possess in-depth knowledge of the full range of tools required for web publishing, including 
SharePoint, DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Illustrator,  Flash, Acrobat, MS Office and FTP transfer 
software.  Must have strong graphic design skills and sufficient knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and 
CSS to overcome software limitations.  Knowle dge of digital audio editing and compression 
techniques would be an advantage.  A demonstrat ed ability to work quickly and accurately under 
pressure is essential.  
 
Work Experience: 
 
At least 5 years of relevant practical experience.   
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English or French and a working knowledge of the other.  Knowledge of 
Spanish would be an advantage.  
Additional Information: 
 
Applicants may be required to undertake a technical test.  The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e 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 WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 
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Online applications are strongly encour aged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
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  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 on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing date - Cent ral 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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