06-0599 
 
        OFFICE(06)/20 
     13 February 2006 
 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 558  
 
 The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Applications Analyst/Programmer in the 
Administrative Applications and Sy stems Section of the Informatics Division.  Serving staff members 
interested in this position are al so invited to apply.  The WTO is  an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 TITLE AND GRADE: Applications Analyst/Programmer  – Grade 7
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 89,360 net p.a. 
 
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO 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 supe rvision of the Section Manager, the incumbent's duties include 
analysis, development, maintenance a nd support of computer applications. 
  
The main activity would be in the area  of development of applications and 
systems covering 
 
a) Telephony (IT-related part such as Telephone Directory, online 
billing or, in future, IP Telephony), 
b) Automated systems for physical Se curity (accreditation, production 
of badges, video surveillan ce, access control, etc.) 
c) Conference rooms (inter pretation, digital reco rdings, configuration) 
d) Management of Electr onic Bulletin Boards 
e) Mailing Unit  specific software and applications (UPS, FedEx, DHL, 
etc.) 
f) Other applications as requested. 
 
The functions include : 
 
a) Analyse the needs put forward by the various services and propose 
solutions adapted to the standard IT environment and constraints of 
the Organization.  
b) Oganise and ensure the training of the users, prepare relevant 
documentation, project presentations and set up information within the framework of the managed applications. 
c) Document the applications carried out so as to be able to ensure the 
transfer of knowledge. 
                                                           
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d) Prepare and write clear procedur es concerning the setup of the 
various systems. 
e) Ensure the management and the maintenance of the software 
concerned, on servers and workstations. 
f) Undertake research concerning the installation of the applications, 
recommending the adequate equipment at the best cost. 
g) Establish and maintain contacts with the companies concerned and 
stay informed of the evolution of  the software and new technologies 
related to the field of the managed applications. 
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to a basic university degree, theoretical knowledge and/or 
proven professional experti se equivalent to an advanced university degree 
level in computer science or in a related field and up to five years of relevant practical experience. 
 
Qualifications in analysis, developm ent and maintenance of applications 
(Visual Studio, VB.net, HTML, SQL, ASP, Javascript), in data bases (Access, SQL-Server, Oracle, Sybase) and good skills in the usage of office 
applications such as MS/Office, Crystal Report. 
 
Capacity to communicate well a nd work as part of a team. 
 Aptitude to express and write in a clear and concise manner. 
 
A good knowledge of PC Architecture , Server Architecture and Philips 
telephony solution is desirable.  A good knowledge of development standard s and best practices is desirable. 
 LANGUAGES: Excellent know ledge of English or French. A good working knowl edge of the 
other language, including drafting skills, is highly desirable. 
  
APPLICATIONS2: 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 application up with copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc. 
                                                           
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application form the 
Vacancy Notice No. 558 
  
 Applications will not be acknowledged.  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 OF THIS 13 March 2006 
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date. 
   
  The WTO is a non smoking environment