07-4689 OFFICE(07)/76 
30 October 2007 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 622  
 
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director in the Language Services and 
Documentation Division. Serv ing staff members interested in this pos ition are also invited to apply.  The 
WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Director, Grade 11
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 190,411 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: The incumbent will lead the Language Services and 
Documentation Division which is  responsible for all matters 
relating to translation of documents, documents management, text 
processing, documents reproduction and distribution, conference and interpretation services. Specific responsibilities will include: 
(a) leading and supervising the work  of the team in the Language 
Services and Documentation Division of the Secretariat, establishing and ensuring the effective implementation of the 
work programme of the Division, setting priorities and 
ensuring quality control; 
 
(b) managing and ensuring c ontinuous improvement/ 
modernization of the operations in all areas of the Division, 
ensuring a high level of efficiency and quality; 
 (c) overseeing the work of the Division in providing Conference 
Services, including to Ministerial Conferences, ensuring the optimum allocation of available resources and meeting all demands for documentation, mee ting rooms and interpretation 
services; 
 (d) overseeing and contributing to the improvement of the WTO 
Information and Documentation Management systems; 
 
                                                     
 
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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(e) coordinating the Division's work with that of other Divisions, 
including providing substantive contributions to the work of other Divisions as necessary; 
 
(f) liaise with relevant internati onal organisations, governments, 
private sector entities, including speaking engagements. 
 
REQUIRED An advanced university degree, or a basic university degree and   QUALIFICATIONS  proven professional expertise equivalent to an advanced academic 
degree in a relevant area (Business Administration, Law, 
Economics, Library & Information Sciences, Language Studies 
etc.). A minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience, including substantial work experience in an international environment.  An 
excellent understanding of language services and documents production in an international or ganization setting as well as of 
state-of-the-art practices and the latest technology utilized. 
Knowledge of the WTO system. Intellectual flexibility, good technical and political judgement and strong communication and diplomatic skills. Proven ability to manage effectively the work of a large multicultural team of pr ofessional and support staff in a 
diverse international setting as well as to build partnerships. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of Eng lish as well as of French or Spanish, 
including an ability to write accurately, precisely and quickly.  A good knowledge of the third lan guage would be a distinct 
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: 
  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. 622. 
  
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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  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  VACANCY NOTICE:  27 November 2007 
 
  No applications will be considered after this date. 
 The WTO is a non smoking environment.