02-1827OFFICE(02)/37
5 April 2002
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No.L16/02
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Information Officer in the Trade Information
Centre and Library to assist in technical cooperation and capacity-building work pursuant to the Doha
Development Agenda.  This is a special contract posit ion of limited duration and is subject to a fast-track
recruitment procedure as defined below.  Applic ations from men and women are equally welcome.
TITLE AND GRADE: Information Officer – Grade 91
STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 115,600 net p.a.
OTHER CONDITIONS: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO
Pension Plan Regulations as applicable to fixed-term contracts for
functions of limited duration.
A package of expatriate benefits is available to staff recruited
internationally.
DATE OF ENTRY ON DUTY: The successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her duties by the
end of May 2002 at the latest.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term for one year.  Th e contract may be renewed subject to the fully
satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing availability
of funds.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the general direction of the Director of the Trade Information
Centre and Library, the incumbent' s duties will include the following:
a) assisting in the creation of the virtual and physical trade
information centres for Members;
b) assisting in the assessment of needs of the WTO, its Members and
Observers;
c) ensuring in cooperation with the Informatics Division full Internet
connectivity for LDCs, non-resident and capacity-constrained
Members;
d) coordinating at the technical level the projects being developed by
different WTO Divisions that impact on the provision of an
integrated package of services for Members (especially LDCs and
non-residents and capacity-constrained missions);
e) developing training packages in  cooperation with different WTO
Divisions in order to assist Members in making better use of
WTO tools and information;
f) providing advice on the implementation of agreements;
                                                          
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g) coordinating the development of customized information to
alleviate the burden on LDCs, non-resident and capacity-constrained delegations to deal more effectively with the growing
number of documents and other information disseminated by
WTO;
h) developing proposals to enhance access to WTO services and to
add value to information presently disseminated by WTO;
i) working closely with Technical Cooperation Division and other
Divisions to devise new and more efficient ways of integrating
WTO Reference Centres into the WTO framework and modus
operandi ; and
j) developing a CD-ROM identifying  the services offered by WTO
including the list of training packages, publications, CD-ROMs
and other materials; etc.
REQUIRED Advanced university degree in economics or a related discipline.  At
QUALIFICATIONS: least eight years' practical experience, a good knowledge of the different
WTO agreements and of the functioning of the WTO; experience in
contacts with delegations at senior level;  familiarity with the differentWTO databases and WTO Reference Centres;  well versed in the use of
IT and demonstrated ability to innovate;  ability to work in a group and
under general guidelines.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowle dge of English, including an ability to write accurately,
concisely and quickly and to communicate in an articulate and
persuasive manner.  A good knowledge of French or Spanish  would also
be an advantage.
APPLICATIONS:
 2The WTO is employing a fast-track process to fill the above post.  The
following special conditions therefore apply in this case and must be
strictly observed.
a) Only  applications submitted on the WTO application form
available from the WTO website ( www.wto.org/vacancies ) will be
accepted.
b) Candidates must  indicate clearly in section 15 of the application
form the vacancy notice for which they are applying.
c) If a candidate is applying for more than one vacancy in this series,
a separate application form must  be used for each vacancy.
d) Candidates are kindly requested to refrain from enquiring about
progress of their application.
e) Completed forms should be submitted to the following address:
Director, Administ ration and General Services Division
(Human Resources Section)
WTO
Centre William Rappard154, Rue de Lausanne
CH-1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
                                                          
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e-mail: recruitment@wto.org
Important: please take care to specify L16/02 in the subject box.
Applications will not be acknowledged. Only applicants possessing the
required qualifications will be taken into consideration.  Only successful
candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 30 April 2002