OFFICE(09)/43 
09-3188 
 
The recruitment policy of the WTO shall be to seek  to attract and retain staff members offering 
the highest standards of competen ce, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard shall be given to th e merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/L/09-17   Issued on:   1 July 2009  
 
Title:    Coordinator   Application deadline:   29 July 2009  
 
Grade:   8     Division:  Enhanced Integrated Framework  
(EIF) Executive Secretariat  
Contract type:   Fixed-term   (LT05) 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 118,602 net per annum Duration:    One year.  The contract may be 
(approximate)   renewed subject to the fully satisfactory 
performance of the incumbent and the 
continued availability of funds. 
 Other  
 In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Conditions:  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 vacation.  Benefits for internationally recruited 
staff may include travel and removal e xpenses on appointment and separation, 
installation grant, education grant,  rental subsidy and home leave. 
Additional information on the compensation 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 th e position of Coordinator in the Enhanced 
Integrated Framework (EIF) Executive Secretaria t, administratively housed in the WTO.  
Serving staff members interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the direction and supervision of the Executiv e Director of the EIF Executive Secretariat, the 
incumbent's duties will focus on providing guidance a nd support in all EIF-related actions in Least 
Developed Countries (LDCs) during every stage of th e EIF process, from the first application to join 
the EIF-process through to the full implementation of  the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) 
and the Action Matrix; foster greater communicati on among donors, LDCs and agencies as well as the 
private sector to ensure a coordinated delivery of assi stance related to the needs expressed in the DTIS  
Action Matrix of each LDC.   
 OFFICE(09)/43 
Page 2  
 
Specific responsibilities include the following:  1. Respond to individual requests of LDCs fo r assistance in the EIF process, including by 
troubleshooting and solving problems.  
2. Assist LDCs in identifying and selecting appropr iate entities to undertake pre-DTIS and DTIS 
roles.  3. Assist LDCs in the post-DTIS phase, for example, in mainstreaming of trade and in 
identification of suitable expertise to formulate projects addressing DTIS, DTIS update and Action 
Matrix priorities. 
 4. Assist LDCs (with the relevant EIF Agen cies/donors) in the establishment of national 
institutional arrangements (Focal Point, National Implementation Unit, National Steering Committee, 
Donor Facilitator) and provide them with  the necessary training on EIF process. 
 
5. Liaise with the EIF agencies/LDCs/donor community and with the private sector on pre-DTIS 
activities and on post-DTIS follow up and resource mobilization.  6. Assist countries in following the required EI F procedures to gain access to Tier 1 and 2 
funding. 
 
7. Provide general information on  the EIF process and on all EIF- related activities by country 
and assist with on the ground advocacy of the objectives of the EIF.  8. Ensure quantitative and qualitative monitoring of progress of implementation for each EIF 
LDC at the project and country programme level. 
 9. Assist in undertaking communication, publicity/ou treach activities, in general for the whole of 
the EIF, and on a country by country, or regional basis.  10. Undertake EIF-related missions to  LDCs or elsewhere as required. 
 
11. Perform any other tasks that may be assigned as part of the work of the EIF Executive 
Secretariat.   
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
 
In addition to a basic university degree in economics, international trade law or related fields with a 
development component, applicants must have theoretical knowledge and/or proven professional 
expertise in development issues with a particular  bias towards Aid for Trade, equivalent to an 
advanced degree.  
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of five years' relevant experience is re quired. More specifically, experience in the field of 
project cycle management including formulation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation is required. 
Equally required are good communication skills.  E xperience with defining and/or implementing 
poverty reduction strategies is a desired qualificati on.  The incumbent must be able to work under 
pressure in a team environment a nd have excellent drafting skills.  OFFICE(09)/43 
Page 3 
 
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of oral and written French and a very good working language capacity of English 
are required.   
 
Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required 
qualifications.   
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION 
__________________________________________________________________________________  
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 
__________________________________________________________________________________  
All applicants are encouraged to apply as s oon as possible after the vacancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Please click here
 for the application form. 
 
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 
CH-1211  Geneva  21 
Switzerland E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org Fax:  +41 22 739 5772  
Please do not send applications via multiple routes,  It is not necessary to follow 
your application up with copies of qualifications, previous employment contract, 
online publications, etc. 
 
Candidates must indicate clearly in Section 15 of the application form 
the Vacancy Notice No.  EXT/L/09-17  
 
Applications will not be acknowledged. 
Only applicants possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into consideration. 
Only successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
 
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring 
about the progress of their application. 
 
 OFFICE(09)/43 
Page 4  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
The WTO is a non-smoking environment.