08-2391 OFFICE(08)/22 
23 May 2008 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. L02/08  
 
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Training Officer in the Institute for 
Training and Technical Cooperation to assist in t echnical co-operation related work pursuant to the 
Doha Development Agenda. This is a special contra ct position of limited dur ation.  Serving staff 
members interested in this position are also invi ted to apply. The WTO is an Equal Opportunities 
Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Training Officer, Grade 7
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 93,303 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and 
WTO Pension Plan Regulations.   
   The World Trade Organization offers an attractive 
compensation package including an annual net salary (subject 
to mandatory deductions for pens ion contributions and health 
insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant and 30 da ys annual vacation. 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
. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: One year fixed-term contract. The contract may be renewed 
subject to the fully satisfactor y performance of the incumbent 
and the continued availability of funds
. 
 GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the head of the Unit, the incumbent 
will undertake the following duties regarding technical assistance support to 27 Francophone African countries: 
(a) to assist in the planning, preparation and implementation of 
training and technical assistance activities in the Francophone African countries at  the national and regional 
level; 
 
(b) to assist in the coordination and participate in technical 
assistance-related activities with the l'Organisation Internationale de la Fran cophonie and regional partner 
organizations such as the l' Union Economique et Monétaire 
                                                     
 
1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all of the 
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Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) et la Communauté Economique et Monétaire de l'Afrique Centrale (CEMAC); 
 
(c) to research, analyze and summarize background 
information for Members or other Regional Organizations 
when so requested, under the supervision of and in close 
consultation with his/her supervisor;  
 
(d) to participate in missions of the Trade Policy Review 
Division with a view to analyze the needs of the country 
with regards to the technical assistance and training 
methods; make suggestions rega rding appropriate technical 
support and training to be provided.  
 
(e) to prepare programme agendas and documents for technical 
assistances / training seminars and workshops; 
 
(f) to collaborate in and/or facilitate training sessions 
organized by other Divisions of WTO with regards to questions on WTO agreements and on-going negotiations, as appropriate; 
 
(g) at the request of and under the guidance of his/her 
supervisor, to assist delegates visiting Geneva; introduce WTO and provide information on trade-related technical 
assistance activities; 
 
(h) at the request of and under the guidance of his/her 
supervisor, to participate in seminars and workshops organized by other international/regional/sub-regional institutions such IDLO, IDB, UEMOA, CEMAC, on behalf of WTO;  
 
(i) to participate in and follow up on JITAP(Joint Integrated 
Technical Assistance Programme) activities as necessary; 
 
(j) to assist in the drafting reports and/or correspondence and 
participating in technical assistance-related meetings; to 
draft mission reports and specific notes.   
  REQUIRED  QUALIFICATIONS: Up to five years of experience in organizing technical 
assistance and training activities, at the regional and/or 
international level in a multicultural environment.  
                                                              Advanced university degree in trade law, economics or 
international relations. Special courses taken relevant to technical assistance and training will be an asset.  
 
                                                              A good knowle dge of WTO Agreements, multilateral trade and 
on-going negotiations; A good knowledge of the work conducted under WTO and in pa rticular an understanding of 
the issues of interest and of the position taken by developing 
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                                                                                                                           Excelle nt organizational and planning skills; Strong 
communication skills; Ability to work as a team in a multicultural environment; Familiarity with computer software used in the office. 
  
LANGUAGES: An excellent oral and written knowledge of French. A good 
knowledge of English an asset.  
 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. L02/08. 
   Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successf ul 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:  23 June 2008 
  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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