99-4051 ./.WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
OFFICE(99)105
30 September 1999
WTO
Geneva
Vacancy Notice No. 397
The Secretariat of WTO is seeking to fill a position of Staff Welfare Officer.  Applications from men
and women are equally welcome.  Serving staff members interested in this position are also invited to apply.
TITLE AND GRADE: Staff Welfare Officer – Grade 81
ENTRY ON DUTY: 1 February 2000STARTING SALARY: Approximately Swiss francs 93,400 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 two years, with possibility of extension.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent w ill have the following main duties:
(a) to provide counselling to WTO staff and pensioners, and their
families, on personal and family matters and on work-related
matters that are of a personal nature;
(b) to inform and assist staff with respect to living and working
conditions in the Geneva area (e.g. schools, medical facilities,
public and private social services);
(c) to assist staff and their families at the time of installation in the
Geneva area, and at the time of their retirement or separation from
service;
(d) to manage the staff welfare programme with special emphasis on
the assessment of cases, and the need for policy changes and for
new programmes to improve staff welfare;
(e) to act as liaison with the Medical Service, local social services, local
authorities (Swiss and French) on matters related to social welfare
and to the status of staff, retirees and their families;
(f) to provide assistance to staff, retirees and their families with
administrative procedures related to their life in the Geneva area;
(g) to carry out other duties as required.
                                                          
1The post may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate does not fully meet the required
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DESIRABLE A university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. psychology), and
QUALIFICATIONS: formal training in social work;  at least five years of directly relevant
experience, preferably with exposure to an international and multi-
cultural environment.  Qualities of diplomacy, tact, discretion and
judgement are essential.  Ability to work independently.
LANGUAGES: Excellent knowledge of either English or French, with a good knowledge
of the other.  Knowledge of Spanish and other languages would be an
asset.
APPLICATIONS:2An application form may be downloaded from the WTO website -
www.wto.org - or requested from:
Personnel Division
WTO
Centre William Rappard
154, rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva 21Switzerland
Fax: + 41-22-739.57.72Completed forms should be returned to the above address.All applications will be acknowledg ed, 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: 25 November 1999
                                                          
          2Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.