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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/13-07 Issued on:   7 May 2013 
 
Title:   Team Leader, Procurement Services Application Deadline (CET):   4 June 2013  
 
Grade:   8 
 Division:   Administration and General 
Services 
 Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Starting Salary:   CHF 113,585 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 f ill the position of Team  Leader, Procurement 
Services in the Administration and General Services Division.  Serving staff members 
interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 Reporting to the Director of the Division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following: 
 
1. Implement and disseminate/promote the Organization’s procurement policies and 
procedures. 
 
2. Procure goods and services at the best possible cost to meet the needs of the requester/purchaser in terms of quality, quan tity and time while promoting fair and open 
competition and in compliance with set policies and procedures. 
 3. Provide responsive, timely and efficient procurement services to internal clients.  
4. Manage a team of buyers; coach, train, develop, motivate them and evaluate their 
performance.  
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Education: 
 
Advanced university degree or equivalent in a rele vant subject. Recognized professional training 
and/or certification in the area of procurement. 
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
Knowledge and good understanding of the Financial Rules and Regulations of international 
organizations, in particular to the regulations focusing on the administration of procurement procedures. Working knowledge of risk assessment.  
Advanced computing and office applications especially spreadsheet and word processing 
applications. Advanced ERP software skills especially on procurement modules; experience with Oracle EBS an advantage. 
 
Communication skills; analytical skills; negotiatio n & conflict resolution skills; training skills. 
Supervisory skills.  
 
The following interpersonal capabilities are required: to relate to and build relationships with colleagues; to communicate and understand clear factual information; to  supervise a group of people in their day-to-day work; to persuade others  to a point of view using facts; to  cope with 
and resolve conflicts while interpreting provided guidelines on how to resolve them;  and to  work 
in a team where supporting and gaining the support of others is important to achieving her/his objectives. 
 
Work Experience:  
At least five years' relevant professional experience in an international organization, government 
or private sector, of which at least three years in a supervisory position.  Experience in implementing operational procurement procedures. 
 
Experience of multi-level relationship management in an international context.  
Languages: 
 Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage. 
 
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) –  
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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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