Office Assistant

Supports the WTO Market Access Division with document formatting, proof-reading and filing of Member notifications and committee documents, and coordinates logistical arrangements for committee meetings, consultations and workshops. Provides administrative back-up support to the Division and its committees on tariffs, customs valuation, rules of origin and trade facilitation.

Department: Market Access Division

• Format, proof-read and check accuracy of documents submitted by WTO Members, mainly in English but also French and Spanish
• Coordinate with registry, documents and translation services to ensure timely circulation of documents
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for committee meetings, consultations, trainings and workshops
• Provide on-site and virtual support to meeting participants
• Provide back-up support in the absence of other office assistants

• Completed secondary education or equivalent technical/commercial school
• Three to four years relevant experience working as an office assistant, preferably in an international organization, government ministry or legal office

• Fixed-term contract funded through the regular budget, two years with possibility of extension
• Annual salary CHF 69,956
• Full-time position, approx. 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with occasional overtime; presence in office prevails over teleworking during peak periods