06-5250 OFFICE(06)/118
      1 November 2006 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 590  
 
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Director of the Institute for Training 
and Technical Cooperation.  Serving st aff members interested in this posit ion are also invited to apply.  
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  TITLE AND GRADE: Director – Grade 11  
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 187,800 net p.a. 
 OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO 
Pension Plan Regulations.  
  A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited 
internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.  GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent will lead the Institute for Training and Technical 
Cooperation which is responsible  for all matters relating to 
technical assistance. Specific responsibilities will include: 
 
    (a) leading and supervising the work of the Institute for Training 
and Technical Cooperation's team of the Secretariat, 
establishing and ensuring the ef fective implementation of the 
work programme of the Institute , setting priorities and quality 
control; 
     (b) overseeing the work of the Institute in all areas under its 
responsibility, including Secretar iat papers, notes and other 
documents designed to facilitate the implementation of the 
WTO Agreements, as well as th e ongoing Doha negotiations.  
    
(c) technical and policy advice as  well as other support to the 
Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Development, in regular session, on issues rela ted to Training and Technical 
Cooperation, as well as to dele gations to the WTO and to WTO 
Secretariat senior management;  
 (d) assisting and providing expertis e to dispute settlement panels 
and overseeing the work of staff of the Institute involved in dispute settlement; 
 
(e) planning and overseeing WTO's training and technical 
cooperation activities with rega rd to all matters under the 
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(f) coordinating the Institute's work with that of other Divisions, 
including substantive contributions to the work of other Divisions; 
 (g) liaison with relevant international organisations, NGOs, private 
sector entities, including speaking engagements. 
 REQUIRED  An advanced uni versity degree, or proven  professional expertise 
QUALIFICATIONS  equivalent to an advanced academic degree, in Economics, 
International Trade Law or related fi elds with a technical assistance 
component.  Fifteen years of relevant experience, including 
substantial work experience in an international environment.  Excellent knowledge of the WTO system as it relates to technical assistance.  Excellent understanding of trade policy issues in the area of technical assistance.  Intell ectual flexibility, good technical and 
political judgement and strong comm unication skills. Demonstrated 
managerial experience in the form ulation, planning, supervision, 
direction and evaluation of broad and complex programmes.  Proven 
ability to manage effectively the work of a multicultural team of professional and support staff. 
 
LANGUAGES:  Excellent know ledge of English, including an ability to write 
accurately, precisely and quickly.  Good working knowledge of French and Spanish would be  a distinct advantage. 
 
APPLICATIONS:
1 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 
 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 app lication 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. 590. 
                                                           
1 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the successfu l 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: 10 December 2006 
No applications will be considered after this date.