WTO VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF A SECRETARY(INT/EXT/EOI):EXTERNAL

Application Deadline: 20-11-2023

LOCATION: Switzerland

The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a position of Secretary in the Trade in Services and Investment Division. 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

Education: Completion of secondary school and/or proven experience in secretarial processes and practices.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to format documents according to set guidelines.

Good writing skills to reply to requests for information or technical support on an autonomous basis.

Expertise in handling meetings through virtual platforms and hybrid meetings.

Experience with Zoom, Teams, and Interprefy virtual platforms will be a distinct advantage.

Work Experience: Three to four years of relevant experience.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English (minimum C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Working knowledge of a second WTO official language will be an advantage.

Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted. 

The initial fixed-term contract shall be two years, which shall be probationary, as per Administrative Memorandum No. 997 (OFFICE(23)/4) on Probation Policy.

BENEFIT:

This is a Fixed-term contract funded through the regular budget. The duration will be two years with the possibility of extension.

Annual Salary: 68,377.00 CHF

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UNIDO/CHARITY KPABEP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR FEMALE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS

Application Deadline: 31st December 2023

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is implementing the Charity Kpabep  Scholarship programme for female engineers and technicians in Nigeria. It is intended to develop the potential of female technicians and engineers, and to create a group of experts and policymakers advocating for women employed in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

Identify as a woman

Be a Nigerian

Be below 35 years at the time of application

Currently enrolled in an accredited University, Polytechnic, or post secondary institution based in Nigeria.

Currently enrolled in a FULL TIME Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree programme in Engineering sciences and Technology, or related

Applicants must be within the final two years of study

There is no minimum GPA requirement, however, candidates must maintain an good academic record.

Have a record of leadership and engagement in extracurricular activities

Commit to attending all scholarship engagement events, workshops, and trainings

Commit to completing an internship in a relevant company, organisation or institution within the period of the scholarship

Commit to writing quarterly progress reports, and an internship report

BENEFIT:

A one-time maximum award of USD4000 (Paid in tranches to candidate’s institution and contingent on the successful completion of a training and internship on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC))

A possible training on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)

A possible 1 – 3 months Internship with a company focused on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)

Free collegiate membership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Access to mentors in the engineering field

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