OFFICE(11)/6 
11-0481 
 
 
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/11-04 Issued On:   31 January 2011 
 
Title:   Training Officer Application Deadline:   28 February 2011 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation 
(L015, L037) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 88,000 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
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill two positions of Training Officer in the Institute 
for Training and Technical Co-operation (ITTC) to  assist in technical cooperation and capacity-
building work pursuant to the Doha Development Agenda.  Serving staff members interested in 
the position are also invited to apply.  
 
General Functions  
 Working closely with other members of the E-L earning Unit in  the ITTC, and under the general 
supervision of the Head of the Unit, the Traini ng Officers are responsible for the organization and 
running of WTO online courses.  Specifically, th e incumbents will undertake the following duties: 
 1. Assist in the planning, preparation and orga nization of online courses; coordinate courses in 
the distance-learning programme with other technical  assistance (TA) activities organized by officials 
within the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation and in other WTO divisions, in the 
context of the implementation of the progressive learning strategy;  obtain, provide, clarify 
information through TA focal points inside the WTO.  OFFICE(11)/6 
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  2. Identify appropriate experts in the WTO, other international organizations or other entities, to 
be invited as tutors or chat  guests in the online courses. 
 3. Monitor online participants and chat guest s; respond to online queries from website users on 
the courses, on the WTO and trade-related issues;  organize and moderate ot her interactive activities 
such as the discussion forum. 
 4. Establish and maintain contacts outside th e organization, discuss with distance-learning 
experts and officials, as well as with counterpart s in other organizations to obtain and provide 
information. 
 
5. Analyze and assess new trends and deve lopments in communication and didactic 
methodologies being implemented in the field of distance-learning;  assist in the elaboration of didactic components for distance-learning on trade-related matters.  
6. Research, analyze and draft training material when so requested. 
 7. Participate in the preparation of reports and me mos related to distance-learning;  assist in the 
development of briefing notes and information material on WTO E-Learning.  8. Participate in meetings and working groups on issues related to E-Learning in and outside the 
WTO. 
 9. Provide procedural and methodological guidance to support staff in the Unit.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
In addition to a basic university degree, an adva nced university degree in  Trade Law, Economics, 
International Relations or a relevant area, and/ or proven professional exper tise equivalent to an 
advanced university degree. 
 
Knowledge: 
 
Knowledge of distance-learning pe dagogical methodologies required.  
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of two years of relevant experience, pr eferably in an international and/or multi-cultural 
environment; experience working in technical c ooperation and/or training would be an asset.  
 Languages: 
 
The two positions have differ ent language requirements:  
 One position requires an excellent knowledge of Eng lish and a very good knowledge of Spanish, with 
a basic knowledge of French being an asset.  
 The other position requires an excellent knowledge of  English and a very good knowledge of French, 
with a basic knowledge of Spanish being an asset.     OFFICE(11)/6 
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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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