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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/10-13 Issued on:   24 February 2010 
 
Title:   Information Officer Application deadline:   24 March 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Information and External Relations
(498) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 88,000 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
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Information Officer in the 
Information and External Relations Division.  Se rving staff members interested in the position 
are also invited to apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
The incumbent will be responsible for outreach and information dissemination to Asian media, as well 
as civil society and Parliamentarians.  The in cumbent must follow WTO activities closely and 
understand them well so as to conve y news accurately and in a timely fashion to journalists based in 
Asia.  The incumbent would be required to establis h and maintain strong working relationships with 
journalists in the region and to provide traini ng for them on WTO and trade-related issues where 
necessary.  Among the incumbent's duties are regular monitoring of regional media with written summaries in English, briefing of journalists on specific WTO issues and participation in the 
preparation of Ministerial Conferences.  The incu mbent must keep up-to-date with developments 
involving civil society and parliamentarians in the region and globally.  The incumbent will report to the Director of the Di vision with day-to-day supervision by the Senior 
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
A university degree in an appropriate subject is requi red.  A graduate degree would be an advantage. 
 
Knowledge: 
 Command of WTO issues across the spectrum; poten tial to develop expertise in specific areas of 
WTO activity and report on the developments in  more global press or NGO briefings.  Highly 
developed communication skills and experience with the target audi ence and their needs, be they 
journalists, NGOs or Parliamentarians; ability to express herself/himself in a clear, coherent and 
compelling manner for a range of Asian audiences.  Good drafting skills in English.  Experience with 
a range of different media tools.  Ability to work as part of a broader team to help develop messages 
and communication strategies.   
Work Experience: 
 
At least three years working in journalism, publ ic relations or as a press officer in another 
international organization. 
 
Languages: 
 
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is essentia l.  Those candidates able to speak Japanese 
and/or Korean would have a significant adva ntage.  Knowledge of French is a plus. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
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. 
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  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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