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 18 September 2007 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 618  
  The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Secretary in the C ouncil and TNC 
Division.  Serving staff members interested in this posi tion are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal 
Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Secretary – Grade 4
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 67,900 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and 
WTO Pension Plan Regulations. 
  A package of expatriate benefits  is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract fo r two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, General 
Council, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 
 (a) Undertake administrative and other support work aimed at 
ensuring the smooth functioning, efficient organization and 
follow-up to formal, informal and other consultative meetings of the General Council and formal plenary meetings of the Ministerial Conference. 
  (b) Establish and maintain filing systems, on files and on the 
computer system; type and/or scan general correspondence, 
documents and internal communications, including transcription of statements delivered by delegations at meetings; prepare and ensure the accuracy and timely circulation of all communications, documents and decisions. 
 
 (c) Liaise with delegations in Ge neva and in capitals;  liaise and 
coordinate with WTO Divisions. 
  (d) Replace the Administrative Assistant, General Council, 
during absences and assist with administrative and 
secretarial work relating to other areas of the Division's 
responsibilities as necessary. 
  
                                                     
 
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required 
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REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary school and/or secretarial or commercial 
school equivalent;  specialized  trai ning in the secretarial field or 
proven secretarial expertise. 
 
 Excellent knowledge of administrative and secretarial processes, 
including documentation and servicing meetings; appreciation of managerial processes and priorities. 
  Excellent knowledge of appli cable word processing and other 
software packages and secretarial support techniques. 
  3 to 4 years of relevant experience.   Strong sense of responsibility and organization.  Ability to work 
with a minimum of supervision.  Ability to cooperate with other 
colleagues in a diverse international setting. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of one of the organization's working 
languages;  proficiency in a sec ond working language is also 
required.   
 
APPLICATIONS:
2 Please use the online application form which may be downloaded 
from the WTO website – www.wto.org  – under "vacancies".  If 
you are unable to download the application form, please send an e-
mail or fax to the Human Resources Division requesting the form.  
A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
  Director, Human Resources Division 
  WTO   Centre William Rappard   154, rue de Lausanne   1211 Geneva 21 
  Switzerland 
  E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org
            Fax::  +41-22-739 5772 
  Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not 
necessary to follow your application up with copies of qualifications, previous employment  contracts, entire publications 
etc. 
  Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application 
form the Vacancy Notice No. 618. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successful  candidate will be notified of the 
outcome of the competition. 
  Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about 
progress of their application. 
 CLOSING DATE OF THIS  16 October 2007  
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date. 
 The WTO is a non smoking environment 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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