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6 April 2000
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 410
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Applications Specialist in the Technical Project
Support Section of the Finance and General Services Division.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Applications Specialist - Grade 81
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 94,000 net p.a.OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff and Pension Plan Regulations.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited non-locally.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for two years, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the duties of the incumbent
will include:
a) technical assistance to the Project Team Leader which will involve
designing, planning, researchin g, developing and implementing
current applications and new projects;
b) technical applications maintenance for Oracle HR and Payroll,
Oracle Finance (Finance, Budget and Procurement), and any other
specific developed applications;
c) taking charge of systems management and technical support as
necessary;
d) providing technical guidance and coordinating the work of the
Applications Analyst;
e) trouble-shooting and problem-solving with respect to in-house
standard software;
f) data base administration (control, maintenance, backup, restore,
security);
b) maintenance of data base server and application server.
DESIRABLE A university degree in computer science or in a related field and at least
QUALIFICATIONS: five years of relevant practical experience, particularly in the development of
relational databases.  Excellent knowledge of large database systems such as
ORACLE Applications, including expe rience with the development tools
Oracle Developer 2000 (Forms, Re ports,…).  Experience with PC
development environment such as Visual  Basic, Crystal Report, Access, etc.
Substantial knowledge of PC applications (Word, Excel and Win2000).
Substantial functional knowledge of financial rules, human resource
management and payroll.  Experience of SQL language development.  Theability to work harmoniously in a team.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
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LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of either English or French, with a good knowledge
of the other language.  Technical drafting skills in English and French;  a
working knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Applications should be submitted by mail or fax to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledg ed, although a delay in answering
must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the required qualifications
will be taken into consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 5 June 2000
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.