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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. 
The fullest regard will be given to merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/10-17 Issued On:   12 May 2010 
 
Title:   Audio-Visual Information Officer Application Deadline:   9 June 2010 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Information and External Relations
(492) 
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 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
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seek ing to fill the position of Audio-Visual Information Officer at 
the Information and External Relations Division .  Serving staff members interested in the 
position are also invited to apply. 
  
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Director of the Divi sion and other more senior officers, the incumbent 
will carry out the following functions: 
 
1. Assist the senior audio-visual information officer in planning and producing videos, including 
learning and training videos.  2. Assist in the dissemination of videos and pr oduction of reports on broa dcast news relating to 
trade and the WTO. 
 3. Edit audio and video programmes for the WT O website (www.wto.org), training modules and 
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  4. Liaise with and disseminate information to TV Broadcasters seeking information about the 
WTO;  track TV news broadcasts of interest to the WTO;  and organize television interviews for 
WTO officials.  5. Operate video recording equipment and provide postproduction services as necessary; 
coordinate the WTO studio during special events  and recording sessions, and ensure the studio 
maintenance and updating as required.   
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
A university degree is required; a gradua te degree is a significant advantage. 
 Knowledge: 
 
A strong sense of news;  ability and willingness to  improve understanding of economic and trade 
issues;  a good understanding of basic video and audi o formats to assist in technical tasks related to 
audio and video dissemination on the web and othe r means;  experience with web video production 
and editing through off-line software such as Final Cu t Pro;  ability to track TV news broadcasts of 
interest to the WTO;  ability to operate vide o recording equipment a nd providing postproduction 
services;  strong computer skills as related to video handling and production.  
Work Experience: 
 At least three years' experience in te levision journalism and film production. 
 
Languages: 
 
Fluency in French and English is required.  Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage. 
 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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  Offline 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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