06-0866 One copy per   OFFICE(06)/37 
staff member   28 February 2006 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION 
 
WTO 
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 562  
 
The WTO Secretariat is seeking to fill the position of Graphic Designer and Typographer in 
the Documents Reproduction and Distribution Section.   Serving staff member s interested in this 
position are also invited to apply.  The WTO is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Graphic designer and typographer - 61 
 
STARTING SALARY: Approximately 79,790 Swiss francs net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with the WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules 
and the WTO Pension Plan Regulations.  A package of expatriate benefits is available to  staff recruited internationally. 
 
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term contract for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent 
will be responsible for graphic and layout design using appropriate publishing software  and will perform all tasks 
pertaining to document processing.  Responsibilities will 
include: 
 (a) Meeting with clients to discuss and interpret their needs 
in terms of graphics and layout of documents, publications and brochures;   consulting clients to 
determine the content of communication tools in order to meet their graphics requirements for CD/ and 
DVD/ROMs, posters and other products;   
 (b) designing graphics and layout proposals using appropriate 
software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Express, InDesign);  using photo a nd illustration banks and 
typography guides to produce texts and images that meet 
clients' communication needs; 
 (c) preparing sketches, layouts and graphic elements of the 
subjects to be rendered usi ng traditional tools and image 
processing, layout and design software; 
 (d) creating the initial print version of documents for digital 
printing or for the preparation of films or plates for offset 
production by creating the necessary graphics; 
 
                                                     
 
 1 The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not have all the requisite 
qualifications. 
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 (e) coordinating all aspects of graphic production for print or 
electronic materials such as web sites, CD/ and DVD/ROMs, etc.; 
 (f) scanning documents or series of documents and 
converting them to PDF format after checking for 
compatibility;  scheduling which machines are to be used 
to print the documents or series of documents and forwarding these for printing; 
 (g) preparing the layout of digital documents, publications 
and brochures in colour and forwarding them for printing; 
 (h) performing all operations pertaining to printing and the 
maintenance of plotter(s) used; 
 (i) working in a number of technical sectors; 
 (j) keeping abreast of technology developments, particularly 
in the field of publishing software; 
 (k) supervising scanning and layo ut technicians if required; 
 (l) contributing to training new staff members. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary school.  Specialized formal training 
in graphic arts.  Very good kn owledge of publishing software 
such as Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkEXPRESS, InDesign, etc. At least eight years' experience in graphic design and printing 
procedures.  Excellent knowledge of electronic document 
processing systems and of Acrobat, PitStop, and Microsoft software.  Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.  Mastery of Macintosh and of personal computers.  Knowledge of digital printing systems.   Knowledge of traditional printing 
and digital production systems would be an asset.  Ability to 
work under pressure and to tight deadlines;  ability to work with minimum supervision. 
LANGUAGES: Excelle nt knowledge of French and a good knowledge of 
English or Spanish. 
APPLICATIONS:
2 Please use the on-line application form, which may be 
downloaded from the WTO web site – www.wto.org  – under 
"vacancies".  If you are unable to download the application form, please send an e-mail or a fax to the HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION requesting the form.  A completed form may also be sent to the following address: 
 
    
                                                     
 
 2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Member States will be considered. 
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 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 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 for which they are applying (Vacancy Notice No. 562). 
 
Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants 
possessing the requisite qualifications will be taken into 
consideration.  Only the successf ul candidate will be informed 
of the outcome of the competition. Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about progress of their application. 
CLOSING DATE FOR 
SUBMISSION OF 
APPLICATIONS: 28 March 2006 
No applications will be considered after this date. 
The WTO is a non-smoking environment.