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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 competen ce, 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/09-10   Issued on:   4 May 2009 
 Title:      Applications Specialist  Application deadline:   2 June 2009  
 
Grade:   6     Division:  Informatics 
(149) 
Contract type:  Fixed-term    
 
Starting Salary: CHF 88,000 net per annum Duration:   Two years with the possibility 
(approximate)   of extension 
 
Other  
  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Conditions:  Regulations.  
 The WTO offers an attractive compensati on package including an annual net salary 
(subject to mandatory deductions for pensi on contributions and health insurance), 
dependency benefits, pension plan, health insuran ce scheme, separation grant and 
30 days annual vacation.  Benefits for in ternationally recruited staff also include 
travel and removal expenses on appointmen t 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
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Application Specialist in the 
Informatics Division.  Serving staff members interest ed in this position are also invited to apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
The incumbent will work under the supervision of a highe r-level professional or the Chief of Section in 
the Informatics Division.  Prime responsibility is for
 designing, developing, implementing software 
solutions and maintaining information systems.  The incumbent is also expected to co-ordinate tasks 
with the project team, as well as to  guide and train users in the functi onal aspects of the systems.  More 
specifically, the incumbent will perform the following functions:  1. Undertake systems analysis. 
 
2. Provide technical expertise in developmen t and implementation of the IT systems. 
 3. Prepare technical reports, training mate rials, and end-user documentation. 
 4. Be responsible for developing so ftware products or se lecting the most appropriate software 
applications systems, such that it suits the business needs, satisfies user requirements, and achieves the 
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 5. Provide Database Administration functions. 
 6. Provide operational applicati on support and user support. 
 
7. Conduct regular research on new technologies and how they can benefit the organization. 
 8. Provide project progress reports to the Chief of the Section. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
 
University degree plus theoretical knowledge and/or  proven professional expertise equivalent to an 
advanced university degree in Computer  Science or in a related field. 
 
Knowledge: 
 He/she must have a thorough knowledge of the A pplication development methods and database 
administration.  In addition he/she must possess a good analytical, organizational and research skills; 
well-developed diplomatic and ne gotiating skills; ability to present ideas, both orally and in writing, 
in a clear, accurate and effective manner.  
Work Experience: 
 
Proven experience of up to two years that is relevant to the functions described above. 
 Thorough experience with Microsoft .NET technol ogy, MS SQL server and a good knowledge of 
Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems. 
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of English or French.  A good knowledge of the other language, including 
drafting skills, is desirable. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.   __________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
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. 
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the v acancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date 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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