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30 January 2008 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 628  
   The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Head of the Technical Services 
and Buildings Unit in the Administration and Gene ral Services Division.  Serving staff members 
interested in this position are also invited to a pply.  The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Head of the Technical Services and Buildings Unit – Grade 7
1 
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss Francs 92,197 net p.a. OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations. 
The World Trade Organization offe rs an attractive compensation 
package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contribut ions and health insurance), 
dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, 
separation grant and 30 days annual vacation.  Benefits for 
internationally recruited staff also include travel and removal expenses 
on appointment and separation, inst allation grant, education grant, 
rental subsidy and home leave. 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract fo r two years, with possibility of extension. 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervisi on of the Chief of the Infrastructure Section, 
the incumbent will perform the following duties: 
 (a) Plan and coordinate current maintenance work and urgent and 
exceptional work for the bu ildings occupied by the 
Organization and their technical installations (some 25,000m
2 
surface area); 
 (b) Assist the architect Chief of Section in preparing proposals for 
procurement:  analyse requirements;  define specific details 
(e.g. calculation of surface areas, survey measurements);  draw up lists of criteria for the selection of specific materials;  analyse offers and prepare comparative assessments;  participate in meetings of  the relevant procurement 
committees and make recommendations for the award of 
contracts; 
                                                     
 
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 (c) Assist the architect Chief of  Section in project studies on the 
renovation and conversion of buildings, and act for him where necessary; 
 (d) Supervise and coordinate the activities of an eight-member 
team, including seven specialized technicians;  provide 
technical input for the study and coordination of the 
functioning of conference room s in liaison with the different 
services concerned (informatics, conferences); 
 (e) Supervise and coordinate the tasks undertaken by suppliers 
and service providers, such as cleaning, restoration, painting, floor and wall covering, bricklaying and carpentry, and of 
audio-video specialists for the management of the technical 
component of conference services; 
 (f) In consultation with the architect Chief of Section, coordinate 
work on site with the Fondation des immeubles pour les Organisations internationales (FIPOI); 
 (g) Provide input for the analysis, development and 
implementation of complex technical solutions;  provide input 
on the development of technical training and documentation for users;  preparation of targeted reports; 
 (h) Prepare the Unit's biennial budget estimates for submission to 
the Chief of Section;  verify the legitimacy of requests from 
different services for work involving renovation of offices or 
meeting/conference rooms;  follow up and monitor expenditure by preparing a budgetary status report every three months in coordination with the Budget Section. 
REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: Completed secondary education and technical studies (technician-
architect or specialist in building techniques).  At least 15 years' 
experience in the construction sector , acquired through supervision of 
building sites and building maintena nce at national or international 
level. 
 Ability to work independently while displaying team spirit.  Thorough 
familiarity with IT tools such as Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.  
Knowledge of the market and of local enterprises would be an asset. 
LANGUAGES: Proficiency in French and English (or Spanish) is necessary. CANDIDATURES:
2 Please use the online application form which may be downloaded from 
the WTO web site (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: 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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 Director, Human Resources Division 
WTO Centre William Rappard Rue de Lausanne, 154 CH-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 contract s, entire publications, etc. 
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form 
the vacancy notice number No. 628. 
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing 
the required qualifications will be take n into consideration.  Only the 
successful candidates 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 
VACANCY NOTICE: 27 February 2008  
No applications will be considered after this date. 
The WTO is a non-smoking environment.