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Posted: 14 June 2016
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Post Title
: Arms Trade Treaty Policy Support Officer.
Duty Station
: Geneva, Switzerland.
Length of Mandate
: 4 years renewable.
Posting Period
: 14 June 2016 -14 July 2016.
Post Level
: P3.
Salary Level
: 152,162 CHF (Annual Gross).
Arms Trade Treaty Policy Support Officer
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is a legally-binding instrument which seeks to establish the highest
possible common international standards for regulating or improving the regulation of the
international trade in conventional arms. It also seeks to prevent and eradicate the illicit trade in
conventional arms and prevent their diversion. The purpose of the Treaty is to contribute to
international and regional peace, security and stability, reduce human suffering, and promote
cooperation, transparency and responsible conduct by States Parties in the international arms trade,
in order to build confidence among States Parties.
Article 18 of the Treaty calls for the establishment of a Secretariat to assist States Parties in the
effective implementation of the Treaty. The Treaty specifies that Secretariat shall be adequately
staffed and that the staff shall have the necessary expertise to ensure that the Secretariat can
effectively undertake the responsibilities outlined in Article 18 (3) of the Treaty.
Applications are invited for the position of Arms Trade Treaty Policy Support Officer to undertake the
duties and responsibilities listed hereunder:
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the context of the Directive of States Parties to the Secretariat (referenced ATT/CSP1/CONF/3
dated 25 August 2016) the post incumbent will, inter alia, perform the following responsibilities:
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Provide content and substantive support to ATT conferences, subsidiary bodies, committees
and established working groups.
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Provide secretarial support services to ATT conferences, subsidiary bodies, committees and
established working groups.
Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat
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Manage the process for receipt, categorisation, website uploading and safe keeping of
reports and associated documents submitted by States Parties.
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Maintain an updated ATT national points of contact as well as distribution and mailing lists.
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Manage the ATT website content and facilitate the maintenance and enhancement of the
website.
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Provide support to the Head of the Secretariat with regard to keeping of records and
documents from meetings as well as communicating decisions and outcomes of meetings.
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Provide support in facilitating the matching of offers and requests for assistance for Treaty
implementation.
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Plan, control and execute a work program for own office.
Competencies
The following competencies are required:
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Conceptual thinking and problem solving skills.
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Leadership and strategic management skills.
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Project management skills.
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Research and policy development skills.

Effective corporate management skills with respect to financial and human resources
management.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Good networking skills.
Qualifications and Experience
The following qualifications and experience are a requirement:
Education:

Advanced university (Master’s) degree in international relations, public administration, business
administration, law, public policy or other relevant fields of study. A first level university degree
in combination with a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in a governmental, multilateral or civil society
organization in a multi-cultural setting.
Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat
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Experience in research and policy development in disarmament, arms control and arms trade
regulation.
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At least 2 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and
complexity.
Language

Strong written and verbal communication in English. A written and spoken skill in other UN
languages is preferred.
As an international Treaty regime adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the ATT is
committed to diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications shall be
treated with confidence.
Applications which consist of a CV and a motivation letter should be sent to att.recruitment@dcaf.ch
by no later than 14 July 2016.
Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat
7bis avenue de la Paix – CH-1211 Geneva – Switzerland – info@thearmstradetreaty.org www.thearmstradetreaty.org