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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/F/10-35 Issued On:   3 December 2010 
 
Title:   Director Application Deadline:   31 January 2011 
 
Grade:   11 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Languages, Documentation and 
Information Management 
(196) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 197,100 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 seeking to fill the position of Director in the Languages, 
Documentation and Information Management Division.  The ideal candidate should have extensive managerial and leadership experience as  well as an excellent understanding of areas 
ranging from language services, documents pro duction to information management.  Serving 
staff members interested in the position are invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 
The incumbent will lead the Languages, Document ation and Information Management Division 
(LDIMD) which provides two types of complementary services:   
• services such as translation, printing, dissemi nation of documentation, and interpretation for 
meetings;  
• information management services, which in clude the WTO library, correspondence, the 
registration of notifications, archiving and pr eservation of materials, and document research.  
 The individual must be a strong leader, able to  manage a large team c overing a wide range of 
functions and advise the senior management on im proving and enhancing the services provided by the 
Division, particularly the rapidly evolving inform ation management area.   Specific responsibilities 
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  1. Align the work of the Languages, Docume ntation and Information Management Division 
(LDIMD) to the goals of the WTO, ensuring that th e services provided by the Division meet the needs 
of the Secretariat.  2. Lead and direct the work of LDIMD, esta blishing and ensuring the effective implementation 
of the work programme of the Division, setting pr iorities, ensuring quality control and integration 
between the various sections of the Division.  3. Manage and ensure continuous  improvement/ modernization of the operations in all areas of 
the Division, ensuring a high level of efficiency, service orientation and quality. 
 
4. Manage, modernize the Information Manageme nt Services area, including the WTO library, 
the Registry, records management, registration of notifications, archiving and preservation of materials, and document research.  
5. Coordinate the Division's work with that of other Divisions, incl uding providing substantive 
contributions to the work of other Divisions as necessary.  6. Represent the Division internally at meeting with senior management.   7. Promote / represent the WTO externally at university fora, international organizations' 
management networks, etc.  
  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree, or a basic uni versity degree and  prove n professional expertise 
equivalent to an advanced academic degree in a relevant area (Business Administration, Law, 
Economics, Library & Information Sciences, Language Studies etc.).   Knowledge: 
 
An excellent understanding of language services, documents production and information management 
as well as of state-of-the-art practices and the la test technology utilized.  Knowledge of the WTO 
system.  Intellectual flexibility, good technical and political judgement and strong communication and 
diplomatic skills.  Proven ability to  manage effectively the work of a large multicultural team of 
professional and support staff in a diverse internatio nal environment/organization as well as to build 
partnerships.  
Work Experience: 
 A minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience,  including substantial work experience ideally in 
an international environment.  Extensive ma nagement experience with broad supervisory 
responsibilitiesis highly desirable.  
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English as well as of Fren ch or Spanish.  A good knowledge of the third 
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  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. 
 
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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