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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/L/11-12 Issued On:   21 March 2011 
 
Title:   Coordinator Application Deadline:   18 April 2011 
 
Grade:   8 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Enhanced Integrated Framework 
Executive Secretariat 
(LT08) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 118,600 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   One year.  The contract may be 
renewed subject to the fully satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the 
continued availability of funds. 
 
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 the position of Coordinator in the Enhanced 
Integrated Framework (EIF) Executive Secretaria t, administratively housed in the WTO.  
Serving staff members interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of the Enhanced Integrated Framework 
(EIF) Executive Secretariat, the incumbent's duties will focus on providing guidance and support in all 
EIF-related actions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) during every stage of the EIF process, from the first application to join the EIF-process through to the full implementation of the Diagnostic Trade 
Integration Study (DTIS) and the Action Matrix a nd their updates; fostering greater communication 
among donors, LDCs and agencies as well as the priv ate sector to ensure a coordinated delivery of 
assistance related to the needs expressed in th e DTIS  Action Matrix of each LDC.   
 Specific responsibilities include, inter alia, the following:  1. Supporting EIF countries' participation in the EIF process by: OFFICE(11)/18 
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- Providing general information on the EIF process. - Facilitating individual requests of EIF countries for funding of projects under the programme, 
as well as providing assistance in the EIF process as needed. 
- Assisting EIF countries to identify appropriate entities to undertake pre-DTIS and DTIS 
activities. 
- Advising EIF countries in the post-DTIS phase, for example, on issues relating to 
mainstreaming of trade and in identification of suitable expertise to formulate projects 
addressing DTIS, DTIS Update a nd Action Matrix priorities. 
- Advising and assisting where requested, EIF countries on the establishment of national EIF 
institutional arrangements (Focal Point (FP), National Implementation Unit, National Steering 
Committee, Donor Facilitator (DF)) and a ddressing their related training needs. 
- Assisting the FP and DF with on-the-ground a dvocacy of the objectives of the EIF as well as 
assisting in the identification of appropria te partnership and resource mobilisation. 
 
2. Supporting EIF governing bodies (EIF Board and EIF Steering Committee (EIFSC)) by:  
 - Providing administrative and secretarial support for the EIF Board and EIFSC. - Performing quality assessments of EIF projects (T ier 1 and Tier 2 project) proposals based on 
the established EIF guidelines.  Ensuring that all the necess ary documentation are submitted 
to the EIF Board with appropriate recommendations. 
- Reviewing the capacity of implementing en tities with respect to trade related and 
programmatic aspects. 
 3. Undertaking EIF-related missions to LDCs or elsewhere as required. 
 
4. Assisting in undertaking EIF communication and outreach activities. 
 5. Performing any other tasks that may be assi gned as part of the work of the EIF Executive 
Secretariat.    
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
In addition to a basic university degree in economics,  international trade or related fields with a 
development component, applicants must have theoretical knowledge and/or proven professional 
expertise in development issues with a particular bias towards trade, equivalent to an advanced 
degree.  
Knowledge: 
 
The incumbent must be able to work under pressu re in a team environm ent and have excellent 
drafting skills.  Experience with defining and/ or implementing poverty re duction strategies is a 
desired qualification.  Good communication skills are required.   
Work Experience: 
 A minimum of five years' relevant experience, preferably in or for LDCs, is required. More 
specifically, experience in the field of project cycle management including formulation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation for trade related projects is required.     OFFICE(11)/18 
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  Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of oral a nd written Portuguese and a very g ood working knowledge of English 
are required; good knowledge of Fren ch would be an advantage.   
 
Additional Information: 
 The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required 
qualifications.   The position requires frequent travel to EIF countries.  __________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
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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All applicants are encouraged to apply as s oon as possible after the vacancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Please click here
 for the application form. 
 
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 
CH-1211  Geneva  21 Switzerland E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org Fax:  +41 22 739 5772 
 
Please do not send applications via multiple routes,  It is not necessary to follow 
your application up with copies of qualifications, previous employment contract, 
online publications, etc. 
 
Candidates must indicate clearly in Section 15 of the application form 
the Vacancy Notice No.  EXT/L/11-12  
 
Applications will not be acknowledged. 
Only applicants possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into consideration. 
Only successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
 
Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring 
about the progress of their application. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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