09-0877 OFFICE(09)/12 
19 February 2009 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. EXT/F/09-06  
 
  The Secretariat of WTO is se eking to fill the position of Network Administrator in the 
Informatics Division.  Serving staff members interested  in this position are also invited to apply. The 
WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Network Administrator  – Grade 8
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 116,600  net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff 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 pens ion 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 expenses on a ppointment and separation, 
installation grant, education gr ant, rental subsidy and home 
leave.  Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the WTO web site
. 
 TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract fo r two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:      The incumbent will work in the Desktop and Network Section 
      of the Informatics Division and will perform the following         specific duties: 
 
(a) Responsible for managing, monitoring and maintaining a 
large sized complex CISCO based network infrastructure 
to meet the growing needs of WTO;  
(b) Provide assistance in IT security related aspects and the 
implementation of pro-active measures for improving the efficiency and security of the network infrastructure;  
(c) Install network supervision and monitoring tools to ensure 
the availability of network services at all times. Manage 
and operate the network infrastructure including maintenance, support and tuning;  
                                                     
 
1 The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
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(d) Operate and support  the mission critical electronic mailing 
system of the WTO (Exchange 2000 /2003 / 2007); 
(e) Assist other Network Administrators and Project Managers 
on specific tasks assigned and act as a resource backup for the network staff in their areas of responsibilities; 
(f) Provide first and second leve l support, attend helpdesk 
calls, troubleshoot, diagnose and solve network related problems;  
(g) Research, attend technical briefings and keep up to date 
with fast moving technological changes through courses, 
seminars and self training in order to provide suitable 
solutions and technical support; 
(h) Perform any other tasks as may be assigned; 
 
REQUIRED  
QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to a basic university degree, theoretical knowledge 
and/or proven professional experti se equivalent to an advanced 
university degree in Computer Science or another discipline relevant to the WTO's informatics activities.  Good experience (at least five years) pertinent to the functions of networking and telecommunications technology. Good working knowledge of 
LAN/WAN and Internet technologies, as well as  MS Windows 
environment.   
  
   Thorough experience with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and 
 TCP/IP protocols is a requirement. Knowledge of  Linux  and 
 of  programming to implemen t network related  scripts / 
 utilities would be an advantage.  The person must have  extensive experience in PC hardware and software and ability  to work with little supervision and to undertake research in  solving problems and to work as part of a team. 
 
LANGUAGES: Good knowledge of Englis h, including an ability to write 
accurately and concisely and ma ke presentations.  Knowledge 
of French or Spanish would be an asset. 
 APPLICATIONS:
2 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 
                                                      
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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  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. EXT/F/09-06. 
  Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successf ul 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 19 March 2009  
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date.  
 
  The WTO is a non smoking environment.