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WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO
 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 611  
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of  Editorial a nd Internet Manager in 
the Information and Media Relations Division. Serv ing staff members interested in this position are 
also invited to apply. The WTO is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Editorial  and Internet Manager – Grade 91  
 
STARTING SALARY:  
OTHER CONDITIONS: 
    TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Approximately Swiss Francs  136,097 net p.a. 
 
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.  Fixed-term contract for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
Working in the Information and Media Relations Division, under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for editing and content management for all WTO publications and the internet. The regular duties will include: 
 (a)  supervise  the internet team and guide the maintenance and 
development of the WTO  Internet site 
 (b)  assume overall editing responsibility for the WTO's annual 
publishing program in English, French and Spanish. This includes drafting/editing and quality control of texts for the internet and for publications. 
 (c)  coordination of work with co- publishers and other partners 
on editorial content, layout, design and contract terms 
 (d)  work with  WTO professionals in various divisions on the 
content of specialized publications. 
 (e)  determine and monitor expenditures of the annual budget 
for WTO internet services  
                                                           
 1 The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
  
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  REQUIRED 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
In addition to a basic university degree, theoretical knowledge 
and/or proven professional expertis e equivalent to an advanced 
university degree in journalism, in ternational relations or other 
relevant field.  A minimum of 8 years practical experience.   
 A sound understanding of the role  of the WTO and of  the 
multilateral trading system. Candi dates with poor  knowledge of 
the WTO must demonstrate the ability to quickly understand  key elements of its work  (legal framework, decision-making, 
organizational structure) and role in the multilateral system. 
 Sound editorial skills, particularly in English and French, 
developed through a combination of  education and experience as a 
journalist, professional editor or as a writer.  
Experience in the use of inform ation technologies for internet 
applications including for websites, webcasting and for 
publications.  
Experience in management of personnel 
Experience in setting and managing production budgets 
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines  
LANGUAGES:  
An excellent knowledge of English and French, with proven writing and editing skills in both languages. An ability to work in Spanish would be a significant 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 
                                                           
1 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. 611. 
  
 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the required qualifica tions 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 OF THIS 12 June 2007 
VACANCY NOTICE:   No applications will be considered after this date. 
   
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