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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 624  
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of  Chief of the Budget and Control 
Section in the Administration and General Services Di vision. Serving staff members interested in this 
position are also invited to apply. The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Chief of the Budget and Control Section – Grade 101  
 
STARTING SALARY:  Approximately Swiss Francs  
161,900 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 for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervis ion of the Director of the Division, the 
incumbent is responsible for managing the budget activities of the Organization and for carrying out in particular the following functions:  
 (a)  Manage the staff of the Budget and Control Section which 
is made up of the Budget and Control Unit, the Extra-Budgetary Funds Unit and the Trust Fund Logistics Unit; 
 (b)  Prepare the biennial regular budget estimates, including an 
analysis of proposals from Divisions for Senior Management and the costing and preparation of the 
submission to the Committee on Budget, Finance and 
Administration (CBFA); 
 (c)  Act as Secretary of the CBFA with responsibility for 
organizing meetings, preparing and presenting documentation and providing authoritative advice to senior 
management and to the Committee; 
 (d)  Monitor the adequacy of resources for (i) regular budget 
(assessed contributions from Members and Observers), and (ii) extra-budgetary fund activities (primarily voluntary contributions from donors) to ensure that implementation proceeds in a timely manner; 
                                                           
 1 The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
  
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   (e)  Monitor expenditure under the regular budget and trust 
funds, including maintaining contacts with the Divisions, and preparing regular reports for senior management and for Divisions; 
 (f)  Ensure that the Section provides quality service in 
responding to questions and requests for information from 
members of the CBFA; 
 (g)  Ensure that all commitments and expenditures under the 
regular budget and under trust funds are in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Rules; 
 (h)  Prepare a comprehensive financial report and budget 
performance report for each financial period; 
 (i)  Liaise with and respond to the external auditors on budget 
expenditure, procedures and practices; 
 (j)  Represent the Organization at outside meetings; 
 (k)  Develop state-of-the art procedures for formulating budget 
estimates, including in particular the implementation of the 
concept of activity-based budgeting; 
 (l)  Ensure that the IT systems and databases used by the 
Section respond effectively to evolving needs. 
REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to a basic university degree or recognized professional 
certification (with a specialization in budget, finance or 
accountancy), theoretical knowledge equivalent to that obtained at advanced university degree le vel in budget, finance or 
accountancy.  A minimum of ten years' progressively responsible and varied relevant manageme nt experience.  A thorough 
understanding of budget and account ing principles and practices, 
with particular emphasis on their application in the context of international organizations, and de monstrated proficiency in the 
implementation and maintenance of computerized budget and accounting systems. Previous experience with activity-based budgeting would be a distinct advantage. A proven ability to 
formulate and implement state-of-the-art systems and procedures 
designed to ensure the most efficient and timely delivery of financial services.  A demonstrat ed ability to plan, organize and 
direct all the functions of the section, necessitating, inter alia,  
strong interpersonal and manageme nt skills as well as excellent 
oral and written communications skills.  
LANGUAGES: An excellent knowledge of English and French.  Proficiency in 
Spanish would be a di stinct advantage. 
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: 
                                                           
 2Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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   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. 624. 
 Applications will not be acknow ledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successful  candidate will be notified of the 
outcome of the competition. 
CLOSING DATE OF THIS 
VACANCY NOTICE: 31 January 2008 
No applications will be considered after this date. 
The WTO is a non smoking environment.