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        22 April 2004 
 
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
 
WTO  
 
Geneva  
 
Vacancy Notice No. 520  
 
  The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to f ill a position of Receptionist in the Security and 
Safety Section of the Administration and Genera l Services Division.  Applications from men and 
women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members inte rested in this position are also invited to apply. 
 
TITLE AND GRADE: Receptionist – Grade 5
1 
 STARTING SALARY: Approximately
 Swiss francs 72,400 net p.a. 
OTHER CONDITIONS In accordance with WTO St aff 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 contract for two years, with possibility of extension. 
 
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of th e Chief of the Security and Safety Section, 
the incumbent will perform  the following tasks: 
 
 (a) help with protocol matters dur ing visits of Heads of State and 
Prime Ministers; 
  (b) receive visitors to the DG according to the established 
procedure and accompany them to the DG's office; 
 
 (c) receive visitors to the DDGs; 
 
 (d) receive delegates and other participants, and direct them 
towards the meeting rooms as appropriate; 
  (e) be ready to provide particular assistance to new delegates that 
are unfamiliar with the WTO; 
 
 (f) know and apply scrupulously the relevant security and safety 
procedures as set forth in the various contingency or evacuation plans. 
 
REQUIRED Completed   secondary    education    and/or   equivalent   commercial 
QUALIFICATIONS courses.  Specialized training or certified skills as a receptionist.  At 
least five years of experience in the area concerned.  Experience in 
public relations or work experience in an international organization 
would be an advantage. Ability to work in partnership in a 
                                                     
 
1 The position may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet all the 
required qualifications. 
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multicultural environment. Ability to adapt and to exercise 
considerable discretion in all circumstances.  Aptitude for methodical, precise and efficient work.  Familiarity with the WTO and its infrastructures would be an asset.  Good memory for faces and an ability to take initiative.  Willingn ess occasionally to work irregular 
hours according to the exigencies of  the service and the activities of 
the Organization. 
 LANGUAGES: The job calls for a good knowle dge of English, French and Spanish 
(ability to speak, understand, and read the three official languages). 
 
APPLICATIONS:
2 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 Section requesting the form.  A completed form may also be submitted to the following address: 
 
  Director, Administration and General Services Division 
    (Human Resources Section) 
  W T O    Centre William Rappard 
    154, rue de Lausanne 
    1211 Geneva 21 
    S w i t z e r l a n d   
  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 Notice No. 520. 
 
 Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only applicants possessing 
the required qualifications will be take n 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 17 June 2004 
VACANCY NOTICE:  No applications will be considered after this date. 
                                                     
 
2 Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 
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