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The recruitment policy of the WTO shall be to  seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard shall be given to th e merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-05 Issued on:   13 January 2010 
 
Title:   Binding and Finishing Machine Technician Application deadline:   10 February 2010 
 
Grade:   4 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Languages, Documentation and 
Information Management 
(633) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 68,500 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 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 the position of Binding and Finishing Machine 
Technician in the Documents Reproduction and Distribution Section of the Languages, Documentation and Information Management Division.  Serving staff members interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Head of the Docume nts Reproduction Unit, the incumbent will perform 
the following duties: 
1. Start-up and operation of all specialized binding and finishing machines within the unit, 
determination of appropriate t echnical procedures, installation and loading of machines, and 
monitoring of production. 
2. Reception, registration and quality control of work for processing on binding and finishing 
machines that cut, fold, laminate, gather and fi nish brochures, magazines, books, business forms and 
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  3. Setting of cover supports to the appropriate fo rmat for processing work on binding/finishing 
machines. 
4. Distribution of work according to the different collating and binding procedures for 
publications and for working documents in standard formats:  A3, A4, A5, etc. 
5. Operation of a wide-format flatbed printer for ri gid, semi-rigid and flexible media, and cutting 
of these media using existing systems. 
6. Preparation of templates for publications in cooperation with the relevant units. 
7. Adjustment, repair and maintenance of machines to  ensure that all equipment is kept in good 
working order. 
8. Participation in training staff to use the various machines. 
9. Restoration of binding on old documents and publications. 
10. Shift work, including night shifts, if required. 
11. Any other duties, as required by the Chief of Section. 
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
Completed secondary education.  Completion of a thr ee to four year study programme in graphic arts 
technology or a three to four year apprenticeship pr ogramme in printing.  Specialized training in the 
operation and maintenance of all binding and finishing machines. 
 
Knowledge: 
 
Ability to adjust, repair and maintain the machines used. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
Three to four years' practical experience of th e standards and operating procedures and processes 
pertaining to document reproduction and distributio n, and of the operation of all document binding 
and finishing machines. 
 
Languages: 
 
Good knowledge of French.  Some knowledge of English or Spanish is desirable. 
 Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not have all the requisite 
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 da te stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Off-line Applications should be sent to: 
 
Director, Human Resources Division WTO Centre William Rappard 154, rue de Lausanne CH-1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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