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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. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/L/11-30 Issued On:   2 November 2011 
 
Title:   Coordinator Application Deadline (CET):   30 November 
2011  
Grade:   8 
 Division:   Enhanced Integrated Framework  
Executive Secretariat 
(LT02) Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
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 Executiv e Director of the EIF Executive Secretariat, the 
incumbent's duties will focus on providing guidance a nd support in all EIF-related actions in Least 
Developed Countries (LDCs) during every stage of th e 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 and their updates; foster greater communication among donors, LDCs and agencies as well as the private sector  to ensure a coordinated delivery of assistance related to the 
needs expressed in the DTIS  Action Matrix of each LDC.   
 
Specific responsibilities include, inter alia , the following: OFFICE(11)/50 
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  1. Supporting EIF countries' participation in the EIF process by 
 - Providing general information on the EIF process. - Facilitating individual requests of EIF countries for funding of projects under the programme, 
as well as provide 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. 
- Advise and assist 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 address their related training needs. 
- Assisting the FP and DF with on-the-ground advocacy 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 necessary documentation are submitted 
to the EIF Board with appropriate recommendations. 
- Reviewing the capacity of implementing entities with respect to trade related and 
programmatic aspects.  
 3. Undertake EIF-related missions to LDCs or elsewhere as required. 
4. Assist in undertaking EIF communication and outreach activities. 
5. Perform any other tasks that may be assigned as part of the work of the EIFSC.   
 
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, pr eferably 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.   
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  Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of oral and written English is required.  Good knowledge of French or 
Portuguese will 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.  
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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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All applicants are encouraged to apply as s oon as possible after the vacancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date - Central Eu ropean Time (CET) - 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 S ection 15 of the application form 
the Vacancy Notice No.  EXT/L/11-30  
 
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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