IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\: Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.
1. Organizational Context
a. Organizational Setting
The position is located in the Creative Economy Data Program, Office of the Deputy Director General, Copyright and Creative Industries Sector. The Program supports the development and implementation of measurement tools to assist Member States in designing data-driven creative economy policies through the application of the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM), capacity-building and technical statistical support.
b. Purpose Statement
The incumbent contributes to the development and implementation of the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM) across Member States. This includes conceptual inputs, data analysis, designing and monitoring projects, developing content and delivering capacity-building activities.
c. Reporting Lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Creative Economy Data Program Director.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:
a. Oversee implementation of the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM) in Member States, providing conceptual input based on lessons learned while balancing legal, economic, and policy components.
b. Propose and develop practical tools, measurement frameworks and guides to facilitate consistent CEDM application and to inform evidence-based policy making.
c. Conduct analytical studies on the creative economy in Member States and contribute to the preparation of policy reports and related outputs.
d. Review and validate data inputs from Member states, ensuring accuracy and the effective integration of Intellectual Property dimensions.
e. Coordinate and review the work of consultants and external experts, reviewing deliverables and ensuring technical accuracy.
f. Maintain effective working relations with national institutions and private data stakeholders to promote CEDM adoption.
g. Represent the Program at technical meetings and conferences, prepare technical documentation and presentations, and undertake missions to support CEDM implementation and promote WIPO's creative economy initiatives.
h. Perform other related duties as required.
3. Requirements
Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in economics, creative industries or a related field.
Education (Desirable)
Advanced university degree in economics, creative industries or a related field.
Experience (Essential)
At least six years of professional experience in research projects related to creative industries at the international level.
Experience in developing and implementing indicators for measuring various aspects of the creative economy.
Experience in assessing the impact of intellectual property on development.
Experience (Desirable)
Experience in teaching creative economy-related subjects to diverse audiences.
Experience working with UN agencies or international cooperation projects.
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
Language (Desirable)
Knowledge of other official UN languages
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Strong empirical research and data analysis skills with the ability to apply both quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the creative economy.
Capacity to critically engage with creative economy issues across different regional and cultural contexts.
Deep knowledge of creative economy concepts, frameworks and research literature.
Familiarity with cultural and creative statistics frameworks at both policy and research levels and demonstrated experience with national and international statistical procedures and instruments.
Understanding of IP concepts and their application at national and international level.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical content clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments including cultural sensitivity and adaptability when working with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of the functioning of the international IP system.
Excellent drafting skills in English.
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)
Familiarity with WIPO’s methodology for measuring copyright industries.
Proficiency in working with large and diverse datasets, including the use of spreadsheets, visualization tools, or statistical software such as Excel, Tableau, R, or Python.
Familiarity with UN processes, operational procedures, and administrative rules.
4. Organizational Competencies
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.
5. Information
Mobility\: WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization. Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.
Annual salary\:
Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. Please note that this estimate is for information only. The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice. The figures quoted below are based on the March 2026 rate of 90.5%
P3 |
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Annual salary |
$64,121 |
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Post adjustment |
$58,030 |
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Total Salary |
$122,151 |
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Currency USD |
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Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
Additional Information
Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions. The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term. S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.
This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.
Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
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In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.
Additional background checks may be required.