VN Category (INT / EXT / EOI):
External
Application Deadline:
16-12-2024
Grade:
Grade 6
Job Category:
Professional
Contract Type:
Fixed-term
Annual Salary:
CHF89,334.00
This is an external vacancy notice open to external candidates and WTO staff. It is posted on the WTO internal as well as external career site. Eligible WTO staff on short-term, fixed-term or regular contracts and interns must apply through the Workday internal career site.
This is a Fixed-term contract funded through the regular budget. The duration will be two years with the possibility of extension, unless specified in the vacancy notice.
The WTO seeks to attract and retain staff members offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity and to build an organization that is representative of the Members and People it serves. As an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, the WTO gives full regard to competence and welcome applications from qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability status, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic. Applications from non-represented Members (link) are particularly encouraged for all positions.
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a Portfolio Management Officer position in the Executive Secretariat (ES) for the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF).
The EIF is a multi-donor programme that supports the least developed countries (LDCs) to be more active players in the global trading system by helping them strengthen trade-related institutional capacity and address supply-side constraints. The ES is administratively housed in the WTO.
This is a L Post, a fixed-term position funded through extrabudgetary funds. The duration of contract is one year and renewable subject to availability of funds and continued need for the services.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director and reporting to the Senior Coordinator, the incumbent is expected to contribute to several aspects of the work of the ES and perform the following duties:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
An advanced university degree in economics or management, or a related field.
Knowledge and skills:
Technical knowledge and skills:
Behavioural skills:
Organizational competencies:
Work experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of trade-related technical assistance and project management.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required for this position.
Additional Information:
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.
The recruitment process will be undertaken as per Administrative Memorandum No. 976 (OFFICE(16)/15) on Staff Promotions and external recruitment through Vacancy Notices.
The initial fixed-term contract for positions up to grade 10 shall normally be two years, which shall be probationary, as per Administrative Memorandum No. 997 (OFFICE(23)/4) on Probation Policy. For Director positions, the Policy on evaluation of directors apply as per Administrative Memorandum No. 978 (OFFICE(17)/29).
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.
Applicants may be required to sit a written examination.
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time – stated in the vacancy announcement.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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