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The recruitment policy of the WTO shall be to seek  to attract and retain staff members offering 
the highest standards of competen ce, efficiency and integrity. 
The fullest regard shall be given to th e merit, qualifications and experience. 
The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
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 Vacancy Notice No.: EXT/F/09-16   Issued on:   26 May 2009 
 Title:     IT Asset Management Assistant (50%) Application deadline:   24 June 2009 
 
Grade:   5     Division:   Informatics 
(412) 
Contract type:  Fixed-term    
 
Starting Salary: CHF 37,000 net per annum Duration:   Two years with the possibility 
(approximate)   of extension 
 
Other  
  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Conditions:  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 insurance scheme, 
separation grant and 30 days annual vacation.  Benefits for internationally recruited 
staff may include travel and removal e xpenses 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 half-time  position of IT Asset Management 
Assistant in the Informatics Division.  Serving st aff members interested in this position are also 
invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Within a small team in charge of IT Procurem ent and Asset Management and under the general 
guidance and supervision of the IT Asset Manage ment Support Specialist, the incumbent will be 
assigned the duties described below.  In line with the WTO's procurement rules and pr ocedures and using the various software tools 
available, the incumbent:  
1. Collects IT purchase requests and clarifies requirements with IT managers and the requesters 
in divisions, providing required support and assistance for the preparation of these requests.  2. Performs various tasks related to control, norma lization, specification, formalization and data 
entry of requests;  contacts and negotiates with supp liers concerning technical and logistic matters as 
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3. Monitors the internal purchase request process,  including delivery;  validates invoices against 
reception of equipment.  Participates in the inventory process and monitoring of assets and in the control and monitoring of maintenance contracts.  4. Updates systematically and rigorously data th rough the software tool used by the Asset 
Management team;  provides administrative and inventory reports extracted from the relevant 
database or archived data.  5. Carries out other tasks at the request of the supervisor, the Chief of Section or the Director of 
the Division. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education:  
 
A completed secondary education and/or specializ ed technical qualifications in informatics. 
 
Knowledge:  
 
Experience of administrative and commercial ma nagement procedures and techniques.  Good 
knowledge of IT equipment and software.  Pr oficiency in using office automation tools. 
 
The incumbent needs to be rigorous, concise, precise  and well organized.  He/she should be able to 
communicate with ease, verbally and in writing.  Other required personal qualities are the ability to 
work independently although in a team spirit, to be sincere and responsible and act in a professional 
manner. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
At least five years of relevant work experience gained in progressively responsible positions in the 
informatics field.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of French (o ral and drafting) and good knowledge of English (oral and drafting).  
 
Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet 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 online as soon as possible after the v acancy has been posted 
and well before the closing date stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Off-line 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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