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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 merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/L/10-09 Issued on:   19 February 2010 
 
Title:   Secretary Application deadline:   18 March 2010 
 
Grade:   4 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Agriculture and Commodities 
(LS04) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 68,500 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 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
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of Secretary in the Agriculture and 
Commodities Division to assist in technical c ooperation and capacity-building work pursuant to 
the Doha Development Agenda, in particular with  regard to the administration of the Standards 
and Trade Development Facility (STDF).  Serving staff members interested in the position are 
also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division and the Secretary of the STDF, the incumbent will perform the following functions:  
1. Preparing, proof reading a nd despatching all internal and external STDF correspondence. 
 2. Ensuring the internal management of STDF fi les and appropriate follo w-up;  when requested 
providing information to other WTO Divisions staff as well as to outside Organizations and Institutions with which STDF co-operates. OFFICE(10)/18 
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3. Processing contracts for STDF  activities, maintaining a syst em to track on-going, outstanding 
and programmed financial commitments, issuing reports and any other documents on technical 
assistance activities.  
4. Assisting STDF staff in all administrative ma tters related to technical assistance activities, 
including coordinating travel arrangements for STDF sta ff and consultants;  assist ing in the preparation, 
coordination and information of travel  itineraries and the processing of  payment of final travel claims 
for consultants.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 Completed secondary education and/or equi valent secretarial or commercial studies.  
 
Knowledge: 
 
Advanced knowledge of information systems includi ng Microsoft Office, in particular Word and 
Excel software.  Knowledge of web development so ftware such as frontpage, and HTML would be an 
asset.  Knowledge of project administra tion would be a considerable asset. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
Three to four years of relevant working experien ce.  Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to 
maintain confidentiality. 
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent English is required, with  particular emphasis on sound drafti ng skills.  Proficiency in French 
or Spanish required. 
 
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.  OFFICE(10)/18 
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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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