TO THE MEMBER STATES OF OTIF

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1 Comité administratif Verwaltungsausschuss Administrative Committee SG Original : FR TO THE MEMBER STATES OF OTIF COPY TO REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE ACCEDED TO COTIF Call for applications for the election of the Secretary General of OTIF for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021

2 2 1. The present Secretary General s term of office ends on 31 December He was elected for three years by the 12 th General Assembly (Berne, 29 and 30 September 2015) in accordance with Article 14 2 c) of COTIF The Secretary General for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021 will be elected by the 13 th General Assembly in September The 12 th General Assembly decided: - that all candidates for the post of Secretary General should have the opportunity of presenting their applications personally at the 13 th General Assembly, - that in addition to the requirements in accordance with COTIF and the Secretariat s Staff Regulations, the advertisement for the post of Secretary General should contain the stipulation that applications will only be accepted if they are submitted by Member States and concern nationals of a Member State, although these need not necessarily be nationals of the proposing Member State (see section 7.2 of the final document of the 12 th General Assembly). 3. In accordance with Article 10 of the Secretariat's Staff Regulations, the post of Secretary General is classified as a senior grade post. According to Article 24 3 of the Staff Regulations, the Secretariat must inform the Member States in good time of any vacant posts at senior grade. The minimum period allowed for the submission of applications by the Member States is three months. This means that the deadline for submitting applications is 12 April The governments of the Member States are therefore invited to send applications to the Secretariat of OTIF. The period for the submission of applications begins on the date on which this circular was sent and expires on 12 April Applications not received in due and proper form from a Member State of OTIF will not be accepted. Applications must be on behalf of nationals of a Member State of OTIF, but applicants need not necessarily be a national of the proposing Member State. The Chair of the Administrative Committee Annex Mirjana Jovanović

3 Annex to circular SG Profile of qualifications for the holder of the post of Secretary General of OTIF for the term of office from to Applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Nationality of an OTIF Member State, but not necessarily the nationality of the proposing Member State. 2. An individual with many years professional experience in different areas of activity and who has demonstrated ability in a position of major responsibility. 3. Knowledge of all three working languages of OTIF (French, German, English), with the ability to draft easily and fluently in one of the working languages. Applicants should be able to express themselves sufficiently well in the other two languages so that they can lead negotiations and draft comprehensibly. 4. Holder of a degree in a discipline relevant to the work of OTIF, preferably in law and political science; knowledge of international public law, rail transport law, the carriage of dangerous goods, rail transport in general and transport logistics would be an advantage. 5. Proven ability to head an administration such as that of the OTIF Secretariat, using modern information technology, several years experience in personnel management on the basis of general principles and specific rules of personnel law and the ability to head the Organisation s financial affairs. 6. Knowledge of how international organisations function, diplomatic negotiations and professional experience in the international transport sector. 7. Ability to represent OTIF effectively in the Member States, at international level particularly at conferences and in public. Ability to speak at international conferences.

4 2 8. Comprehensive understanding of economic correlations and processes (including in the international context) and a proven interest in the transport sector and railways. Experience in legislative activities is necessary. 9. At least ten years professional experience, preferably in a State administration, an international organisation, an international association, an undertaking working in the international transport sector or from a teaching and research background. Applicants should have at least ten years experience in the international field, during which they must be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken activities with major decision-making responsibilities. 10. Lengthy experience of international negotiations; candidates must also be able to deal with a very high workload and be willing to undertake numerous and demanding official journeys. The Secretary General should also be a dynamic team-player, forward-looking, approachable and decisive, with a track record of working with other cultures. Applicants must also have the ability to develop political, legal, institutional and financial concepts.

5 3 Main conditions of employment 1. Annual gross salary approx CHF (Tax-free in Switzerland) 2. Allowance for spouse (annual) approx. 3,500 CHF 3. Child allowance (annual) approx. 4,000 CHF Allowance for each dependent child (annual) Disabled child allowance (annual) approx. 8,000 CHF 4. Health insurance Health insurance contributions are paid by the member of staff. However, the Organisation reimburses half the contributions paid, up to a maximum of CHF 200 per month. 5. Work-related accident insurance The member of staff is insured by OTIF. Contribution of 0.1% of gross salary. 6. Occupational pension (pension fund) The amount of contributions depends on the age of the person insured (as a % of the salary insured). 7. Old-age, survivors and invalidity insurance Obligatory for those domiciled in Switzerland. The amount of contributions depends on the salary of the person insured (as a % of the salary insured). 8. Weekly working hours 40 hours (Monday to Friday) 9. Annual leave 30 days 10. A certificate of good health is required.