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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/L/11-22 Issued On:   5 July 2011 
 
Title:   Multimedia Web Assistant Application Deadline (CET):   2 August 
2011  
Grade:   4 
 Division:   Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation  
(L028) Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 68,500 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 a position of Multimedia Web Assistant in the 
Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC), to assist in technical cooperation and 
capacity-building work pursuan t to the Doha Development Ag enda.  Serving staff members 
interested in the position are also invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Working closely with other members of the E- Learning Unit in the ITTC, and under the general 
supervision of the Head of the Unit, the Multimedia  Web Assistant is responsible for the development 
of multimedia material for E-Learning activities a nd works on the organization and running of online 
courses.  Specifically, the incumbent will undertake the following duties: 
 
1. Develop and update multimedia material includi ng video, audio files and animated training 
components, to be inserted in the website pages or  in the courses; manage various digital assets; 
ensure maximum efficiency and coherence in the integration of multimedia components into the 
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2. In collaboration with the relevant experts in the WTO, develop and create online course 
material exclusively based on multimedia comp onents, working both on the substantive and 
technological aspect.  
3. Format and upload course material in the we bsite on the basis of the templates; convert 
documents to HTML or PDF for online use; create hyperlinks and reference links for the course 
material; review online material; update online documents using Dreamweaver, hand-coded HTML 
and/or other softwares as required.  
4. Assist in the development, maintenance, t est and update of the website including website 
content and design; participate in and contribute to the development and organization of simulation 
exercises using multimedia in the E-Learning website.  5. Participate in the online Helpdesk; provide as sistance and technical advice in a timely manner 
to users (online participants and chat guests). 
 6. Extract data from the website and assist in reporting and analysis of online activity, including 
web statistics and email lists.  7. Keep abreast of new web design and multimedia technology products and make  
recommendations as required. 
 8.  Participate in meetings and working groups on issues related to multimedia and E-Learning in 
the WTO; liaise with counterparts in WTO and in other international organizations to exchange 
information. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 In addition to a completed secondary education, a diploma in graphic design and/or web design and 
proven professional expertise in web-related technologies and web design are required.  
 
Knowledge: 
 Knowledge of distance-learning and multimedia tools required: excellent knowledge of web 
design/editing tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScr ipt, XML, DHTML, of web tools such as 
Macromedia/Adobe package (DreamWeaver, Fireworks,  Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Front Page, 
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Acrobat Pro); knowledge of press and edition tools an asset; acquaintance 
with web programming tools such as ASP.net and .n et; proven experience in working in a multimedia 
studio (audio and video recordings); experience in  developing distance-learning material with 
Articulate or equivalent.   
 
Work Experience: 
 
Three to four years of relevant experience, preferab ly in an international and/or multi-cultural context 
and in a team environment; experience working on the development of distance-learning products 
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  Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of English and good workin g knowledge of both French and Spanish are 
required.  Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications.  
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 clos ing date – Central European Time (CET) – 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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