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13 March 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 463
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Secretary in the Trade Policies
Review Division.  Applications from men and wome n are equally welcome.  Serving staff members
who are interested are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Secretary – Grade 41
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 62,100 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 tw o years with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: To work in the Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) Section  of
the Trade Policies Review Division.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Section, and in liaison
with the Division's Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will
be responsible for the full range of secretarial tasks of the
Section.  Specific duties will include the following:
(a) to edit or prepare the documentation required for WTO
RTA processes, in accordance with existing guidelines,
and to ensure appropriate follow-up, in contact with
delegations and other WTO Divisions;
(b) to create and maintain the Section's filing systems, in
particular files on individual RTAs, on the basis ofinformation derived from WTO documents, press
clippings and internet sources;
(c) to update the Section's documentary databases, as
required;
(d) to perform documentary groundwork in relation to
information requests on RTAs.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:(a) Completed secondary education, supplemented by
secretarial training;
(b) Three to four years of relevant experience;
(c) Excellent knowledge of WTO administrative and
secretarial processes.
(d) Operational familiarity with PC information systems
and standard software packages used in WTO.
(e) Ability to cooperate with other colleagues in a diverse
international setting.
                                                     
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LANGUAGES: Full proficiency in English and working knowledge of French
and would be an asset
APPLICATIONS2: An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website
– www.wto.org - under "vacancies" or requested from:
Director, Administration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Fax:  +41-22-739 5772
Completed forms should be returned to the above address.
All applications will be acknowledged, although a delay in
answering must be expected.  Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into account.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 8 May 2002
                                                     
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
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