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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/F/10-30 Issued On:   30 September 2010 
 
Title:   Special Protection Officer Application Deadline:   28 October 2010 
 
Grade:   5 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Administration and General 
Services 
(296) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 75,000 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   One year with the possibility of 
extension of one additional year only. 
 
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
. 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Special Protection Officer in the 
Security and Safety Section of the Administrati on and General Services Division.  Serving staff 
members interested in the position  are also invited to apply. 
 
 General Functions  
 
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of S ection, the incumbent will be responsible for the 
planning and execution of the security coverage for VIPs and other high level visitors during regular 
meetings and major conferences taking place at the WT O and abroad.  He/she will also be in charge 
of monitoring all planned WTO missions abroad and ensuring that WTO staff members are properly 
briefed and prepared before goi ng on mission overseas and that necessary security measures have 
been implemented for their security.  More specifically, the duties include the following: 
 1. Contribute to ensuring the security of VIPs a nd other high level visits and/or special events 
taking at the WTO; this includes: overseeing the security set up and proper implementation of the 
Section standard operational proce dures, attending to protocol matters, liaising with mission security 
officers, and applying emergency/evacuation and ot her procedures as instructed by the Chief of 
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  2.  Contribute to ensuring the security of WTO staff travelling on mission, by monitoring all 
planned official missions according to the WTO secu rity travel policy and providing security briefings 
as necessary, arranging security clearances, coordi nating with regional security analysts for any 
specific field security support necessary etc.   
3. Supervise and coordinate the work of the Special Operation Assistant with regards to 
conducting routine administrative inquiries and interviews.  4. Assist the Chief of Section with minor in vestigations or any other special operational 
missions, as necessary. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
Completion of secondary school as well as a recognized police and/or military academy is required.    
Knowledge: 
 
Specialized courses taken in close protection, self-defense/arrest techniques, conducting police 
investigations/interviews, and/or field security will be considered a strong asset.  Any other relevant 
security training from the civilian and/or milita ry police, UN security and/or international 
organizations will be considered an asset.  First aid certification is required.  Demonstrated skills to 
retain details and memorize faces and names woul d be a strong asset.  Excellent communication skills 
and proven ability to work successfully within an international environment is required. 
 
Work Experience: 
 
A minimum of five years experience in the police, military or international law enforcement/security 
environment, including three years in an overseas security and/or international environment is required.  Practical experience in coordinating secu rity operations and/or close protection for high 
level officials in an international envir onment would be considered a strong asset.   
 
Languages: 
 
Excellent knowledge of French and English (oral and written) and  some knowledge of Spanish are 
required.  
 
Additional Information: 
 
The position may be offered at a lower grade if th e selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
 
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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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