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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/12-11 Issued On:   17 July 2012 
 
Title:   Document Production Operator Application Deadline (CET):   28 August 
2012 
 
Grade:   3 
 Division:   Languages, Documentation and 
Information Management (453) Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 60,700 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years with the possibility of 
extension 
 
Other 
Conditions: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations  and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations. The World Trade Organization offers an a ttractive 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 leave.  Benefits for internationally recruited staff 
may include travel and removal expenses 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 a po sition of Document Production Operator in the 
English Unit of the Text Processing Section in  the Languages, Documentation and Information 
Management Division.  Serving staff members in terested in the position are also invited to 
apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Unit Coordina tor, the incumbent will have the following 
accountabilities: 
 1. Finalise documents, using basic formatting, pr oofread them with senior staff and incorporate 
corrections.  2. Prepare tables, graphics and presentations. 
 
3. Continuously develop skills at the require d level and keep abreast of new methods and 
software packages.  4. Undertake any other tasks as assigned.  OFFICE(12)/30 
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  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
Completion of secondary school and/or secretarial or  equivalent commercial school;  passage of the 
Text Processing Operator I qualifications test (typ ing at 50 words per minute, typing from dictation 
and entering corrections electronically from a h eavily hand-corrected document – all with defined 
minimum standards).  
Knowledge and Skills: 
 
Excellent knowledge of grammar and spelling in E nglish.  Word processing, document formatting, 
using dictation machines.   The following interpersonal capabilitie s are required:  to relate to  and build relationships with 
colleagues;  to communicate and understand informati on pertaining to the work;  and to work as a 
member of a group.  
Work Experience: 
 
At least two years' relevant experience in the o ccupational area in order to be familiar with the 
processing of correspondence and documents.      
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent speaking, writing and reading skills in Engl ish and some knowledge of French or Spanish.  
 Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION 
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 
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Online applications are strongly encour aged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
 
Please visit the WTO's E-Recruitment website at:  www.wto.org. 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing date - Cent ral European Time (CET) - stated in the vacancy 
announcement. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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