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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 557  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Systems Analyst in the Informatics  
Division.  Serving staff members interested in this pos ition are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal 
Opportunities Employer.  TITLE AND GRADE: Systems Analyst - Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 108,164 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO 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 for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will serve in the Informatics Division.   
 
  Prime responsibility is for planni ng IT projects, desi gning, developing, 
implementing software solutions and maintaining information systems. 
Manage the operational aspects of software applications development and co-ordinate tasks with the pr oject team. Guide and trai n users in the functional 
aspects of the systems. 
 
a) Undertakes systems analys is and feasibility study. 
b) Provides technical expertise in running large projects with respect to the 
development and implementation of the systems. 
c) Prepare the technical reports, tr aining materials, and end-user 
documentation. 
d) Provide Database Administration functions. 
e) Provide daily operational application support and user support. 
f) Establish technical contacts with so ftware vendors and coordinate with 
various users in the organization to en sure the right development tools are 
studied and selected. 
g) Conduct regular research on new tec hnologies and how they can benefit 
the organization. 
h) Conduct project review and provide pr ogress reports to the Chief of the 
section. 
   
 
 
                                                           
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candi date does not fully meet all of the required qualifications. OFFICE(06)/18 
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REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS: A basic University degree plus theoretical knowl edge and/or proven 
professional expertise equivalent to  an advanced university degree in 
Computer Science or in a re lated field.  Proven expe rience of at least five 
years that is relevant to th e functions described above. 
  
 He / she must have a thorough knowle dge of the Application development 
methods, IT project management skil ls, and database administration. In 
addition he/she must po ssess a highly developed analytical, organizational 
and research skills; well-developed dipl omatic and negotiating skills are 
also required; ability to present ideas, bot h orally and in writing, in a clear, 
accurate and effective manner. 
  Thorough experience with Microsof t .NET technology, MS SQL server, 
Sybase SQL server, and a good knowle dge of Microsoft Windows Server 
Operating Systems.  A good knowledg e of Lotus Domino is desirable. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of English or French . A good knowledge of the other 
language, including drafting skil ls, is highly desirable. 
 
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. 557 
   Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing the 
required qualifications 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 14 March 2006 
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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