07-3819  OFFICE(07)/46 
 12 September 2007 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 617  
  The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill the position of Secretary in the C ouncil and TNC 
Division. Serving staff members interested in this posi tion are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an Equal 
Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Secretary – Grade 5
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 74,323 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: Under the supervision of  senior staff, the incumbent will perform 
the following duties: 
 (a) Undertake all administrative and other support work aimed 
at ensuring the smooth functioning of the Dispute Settlement 
Body. Organize consultations, formal and informal meetings and liaise with delegates ha ving responsibility for DSB 
matters.  Ensure the accuracy and timely circulation of all communications, documents, draft decisions and agenda of meetings.  Prepare first drafts  of minutes of meetings on the 
basis of oral and written statements delivered by WTO 
Members. 
  (b) Liaise with the Chairman of the Dispute Settlement Body 
and provide administrative support as and when required.  
Coordinate with WTO Divisions in respect of issues to be 
considered by the DSB. 
  (c) Establish and maintain filing system, on files and on the 
computer system; type general correspondence, documents and internal communications. 
 
 (d) Provide guidance and verify the work of support staff as 
required. 
                                                     
 
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the sel ected candidate does not fully meet all of the required 
qualifications. 
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  (e) Assist with administrative and secretarial work relating to 
other areas of the Division's responsibilities as necessary. 
REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary school and/or secretarial or commercial 
school equivalent;  specialized  trai ning in the secretarial field or 
proven secretarial expertise. 
  Excellent knowledge of administrative and secretarial processes, 
including documentation and servicing meetings; appreciation of 
managerial processes and priorities. 
  Excellent knowledge of appli cable word processing and other 
software packages and secretarial support techniques. 
 
 At least 5 years of relevant experience. 
  Strong sense of responsibility and organization.  Ability to work 
with a minimum of supervision.  Ability to cooperate with other colleagues in a diverse international setting. 
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of one of the organization's working 
languages;  proficiency in a sec ond working language is also 
required.  Proficiency in the third working language 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. 617. 
  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. 
                                                     
 
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 CLOSING DATE OF THIS  10 October 2007  
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date. 
 The WTO is a non smoking environment.