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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/19-8 Issued on:  31 January 2019   
 
Title:   Document and Translation 
Technologies Specialist  (80%) Application Deadline (CET):   28 February  2019 
 
 
Grade:   6 
  
Division:   Language s, Documentation and 
Information Management  
(486)  Contract Type:   Fixed -term  
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 66,369  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 g rant, 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 compens ation 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 part-time ( 80%) position of Document and 
Translation Technologies Specialist , in the Language a nd Technology Support Section  of 
the Language s, Documentation and Information Management Division  (LDIMD) . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Chief, Language and Technology Support Section  (LTSS) , which is 
responsible for implementing computer -assisted translation (CAT) tools and providing technical 
support and training to  the Translation and Interpretation Sections , the incumbent  will be required 
to perform the following specific duties : 
 
1. Deploy ing and maint aining  of translation and terminology -related technology within the 
Language  and Technology Support Section ; 
 
2. Implementing CAT and automated translation systems , and first level troubleshooting for 
translators' applications ; 
 
3. Maintaining  and servicing LTSS servers; enhancing indexing routines and electronic 
workflows ; 
 
4. Maintaining and contributing to the development of Web -based solutions for search and 
translation tools in order to facilitate document translation for all LDIMD transla tion and 
interpretation sections; understanding the needs of users, recommending appropriate solutions, and 
contributing to prototyping, coding, testing, deployment, and training of users ; 
  
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5. Performing terminology database management and maintenance tasks; 
 
6. Keeping abreast of developments in CAT and machine translation tools and making proposals 
to the Chief of Section ; 
 
7. Performing other task s within the Section to contribute to the Section's work plan . 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Advanced University degree, preferably in information technology, computational linguistics or 
translation with a specialization in translation technologies. Alternatively, a basic University degree 
with demonstrated professional experience of application of information technology to translation.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 
• Thorough practical and theoretical understanding of CAT and machine translation tools, 
especially SDL products ; 
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases and full-text search technologies ; 
• Practical knowledge gained through experience working with: Windows server, .Net 
technologies, MS SQL Server, MS Office, machine translation and mark -up languages ; 
• Good analytical skills with the ability to visualize and gath er information, articulate, 
analyse and solve complex problems, and make appropriate recommendations ; 
• Knowledge of the following would be an advantage: Linux RedHat, Lucene/Solr, Javascript ; 
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
• Very good organizational and time -managemen t skills and ability to work independently ; 
• aptitude for building relationships with colleagues;  
• capacity to understand and communicate information in a clear way;  and 
• ability to operate as a member of a group while working autonomously to achieve 
individu al objectives . 
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum two years' relevant experience in implementing computer -assisted translation tools . 
Experience working in a translation environment would be an asset.  
 
Languages:  
 
Profic iency in  one of the three official WTO languages (English, French  or Spanish , at a level 
corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of C1 according to the Common European Framework of 
Reference for Languages (CEFR) ) and a good knowledge of at least one of the two ot her languages  
(minimum B1 level according to CEFR) .  
 
Shortlisted candidates will be  assessed on their language skills as part of the selection process and 
may be  asked to provide proof of their language skills under a recognized framework  (e.g. CEFR, 
IELTS, UN Language Proficiency Exam, etc.).  
 
 
Additional Information:  
 
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 recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
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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 12 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 can didates must complete an o nline 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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