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          7 November 2006  
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 592  
  The Secretariat of the WTO is  seeking to fill a position of  Secretary in the Accessions 
Division.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an 
Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE:  Secretary – 80%, Grade 4
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STARTING SALARY:  Approximately Swiss francs 54,000 net p.a. 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff 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: Under the supervision of the Division's Administrative Assistant, 
the incumbent will perform th e following specific duties: 
  
(a) draft correspondence and other communications from 
written and verbal instructions; 
(b) to format documents in tw o languages, including tables, 
charts; proofreading and where necessary identifying the 
need for editorial changes to reports; 
(c) assist in servicing and monitoring meetings, both formal 
and informal, including preparation of files, documents and presentations; 
(d) create and maintain lists of documents produced and 
maintain filing system; 
(e) remind staff of follow-up dates and deadlines; (f) receive enquiries in two languages and direct to the 
appropriate staff for reply; and 
(g) to assist in the general work of the Division and other 
assignments, as required. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completed secondary education, supplemented by secretarial 
training.  Three to Four years of relevant experience.  An excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel with a high degree 
of accuracy.  Experience of administrative and secretarial 
processes.  Ability to take initiative and cooperate with other colleagues in a diverse international setting. 
                                                     
 
1The position may be offered at a lower grade if the se lected candidate does not fully meet all the required 
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LANGUAGES:  Full proficiency in English and working knowledge of French 
and/or Spanish. 
 
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 
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. 592. 
Applications will not be ac knowledged. Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only the successful 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 FOR THIS VACANCY NOTICE: 19 December 2006 
No applications will be considered after this date. 
   The WTO is a non-smoking environment. 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals  of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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