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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