08-2395        OFFICE(08)/26          23 May 2008  
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 631  
 
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is se eking to fill the position of Systems Analyst in the Informatics  
Division.  Serving staff me mbers interested in this position are al so invited to apply. The WTO is an 
Equal Opportunities Employer.  TITLE AND GRADE: Systems Analyst - Grade 8
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STARTING SALARY: Approximately  Swiss francs 116,562 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations. 
   
  The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation 
package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insu rance scheme, separation grant and 
30 days annual vacation. 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 compen sation package is provided on the 
WTO website
. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incu mbent will work under the supervision of a higher-level 
professional or the Chief of Secti on in the Informatics Division. Prime 
responsibility is for planning IT projects, designing, developing, 
implementing software solutions and maintaining information systems. 
The incumbent is also expected to manage the operational aspects of 
software applications development and co-ordinate tasks with the project team, as well as  to guide and train users in the functional 
aspects of the systems. More specifically, the incumbent will perform the following functions: 
 
(a) Undertake systems analysis and feasibility studies; 
 
(b) Provide technical expertise in running  large projects with respect to 
the development and implementation of the systems; 
 
                                                           
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(c) Prepare the technical reports, training materials, and end-user 
documentation; 
 
(d) Be responsible for creating or selecting the most appropriate 
architecture for  software applicatio ns systems, such that it suits the 
business needs, satisfies user requirements, and achieves the 
desired results under given constraints; 
 
(e) Provide Database Administration functions; 
 
(f) Provide daily operational application support and user support; 
 
(g) Establish technical contacts with  software vendors and coordinate 
with various users in the organization to ensure the right development tools are studied and selected; 
 
(h) Conduct regular research on new technologies and how they can 
benefit the organization; 
 
(i) Conduct project review and provide progress reports to the Chief of 
the Section. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A basic University degree plus theo retical knowledge and/or proven 
professional expertise equivalent to  an advanced university degree in 
Computer Science or in a related field.  Proven experience of at least 
five years that is relevant to  the functions described above. 
 
 
He / she must have a thorough knowledge of the Application 
development methods, IT projec t management skills, software 
architecture design, a nd database administrati on. In addition he/she 
must possess a highly developed analytical, organizational and research skills; well-developed di plomatic and negotiating skills; 
ability to present ideas, both orally and in writing, in a clear, accurate 
and effective manner. 
 
 Thorough experience with Microsoft .NET technology, MS SQL 
server, and a good knowledge of Micr osoft Windows Server Operating 
Systems.   
 
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowle dge of English or French . A good knowledge of the 
other language, including drafting skills, is highly desirable. 
 
APPLICATIONS2: Please use the online application form which may be downloaded from 
the WTO website –  www.wto.org  – under "vacancies".  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 1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
                                                           
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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 E-mail:  humanresources@wto.org    
Fax:  +41-22-739 5772 
Please do not send your application via multiple routes.  It is not 
necessary to follow your application up with copies of qualifications, 
previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc. 
Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form 
the Vacancy Notice No. 631. 
  
 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing 
the required qualifications will be ta ken into consideration.  Only the 
successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition. 
 
 Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about 
progress of their application.
 
  
CLOSING DATE OF THIS  
VACANCY NOTICE:  23 June 2008   
  No applications will be considered after this date. 
   
  The WTO is a non smoking environment.