00-4113 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(00)/58
9 October 2000
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 417
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of  Translator in the English Translation Section of
the Language Services and Documentation Divisi on.  Applications from men and women are equally
welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Translator into English - 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 one year, with possibility of extension.GENERAL FUNCTIONS: (a) With a modicum of revision, translate from Spanish and French 
into English  documents and  publications dealing withinternational trade, legal, economic, financial, customs  andtechnical matters;
(b) assist in terminological and related linguistic activities of  the
Section;
(c) from time to time, edit texts written in English.
DESIRABLE (a) English mother tongue, excellent knowledge of Spanish and
QUALIFICATIONS: French; knowledge of other relevant languages would be an asset;
(b) university degree (or equivalent professional qualification),
preferably in economics or law; a post-graduate diploma intranslation would be an advantage;
(c) demonstrated ability to translate quickly, accurately and in an
appropriate style specialized texts dealing with a wide variety ofsubjects;
(d) at least 5 years' professional translation experience, preferably
acquired in other intergovernmental organizations;
(e) a good background knowledge of international trade, economic
and legal affairs;
                                                
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(f) basic PC skills;  familiarity with translation-related computer
applications would be an asset;
(g) sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure as a member
of a small team.
APPLICATIONS: 2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org – under “vacancies”, - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTOCentre William Rappard154, rue de Lausanne1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Applications should be submitted by mail or fax 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 consideration.
CLOSING DATE OF THIS
VACANCY NOTICE: 27 November 2000
                                                
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.