Associate Application Software Implementer (Japanese cooperation)

 

a)    a)  Organizational Setting

The position is located in the Operations and Support Section of the PCT Information Systems (PCTIS) Division. The applications are operating internally and externally at WIPO and support the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), a highly successful patents filing treaty.

 

b)    b)  Purpose Statement

The main role of the incumbent is to interpret business requirements emanating from the treaty, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop, or oversee internal or off-shore development of, technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.   

 

c)   c)   Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, Operations and Support Section.

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

a)    Designs small to medium scale software applications programs and application software program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.

(b)  Manages or coordinates moderately complex software development projects. 

(c) Contributes to the analysis and design, including their documentation, of computer systems according to established standards, including specifically, the modification and implementation of XML (extensible markup language) technology used for data exchange and storage.

(d) Provides software support for computer systems, in particular facilitating the processing of patents with Japanese specific requirements and facilitating the transition for Japanese users of the PCT to software produced at WIPO.

(e) Provides liaison, where appropriate, between the project and users, internal or external, in the development, integration, installation and testing of system components.

(f) Keep informed of developing technologies and their application and take some responsibility for personal development.

(g) Perform other related duties as required. 

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Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in information technology, computer science or a related

field.

 

Education (Desirable)

Certification in Java, UNIX, System architecture, Prince2 and/or Web application design.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience, including in systems analysis and design tools and methods and project management, of which two years related to intellectual property.

 

Experience in Java, and or Web-based technologies and database environments. Good knowledge of XML.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and Japanese.

 

Skills and Competencies (Essential)

 

Good knowledge of patents including some knowledge of the PCT.

 

An understanding of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) business and processes and of the JPO automation systems.

 

Knowledge of all or some of the following\: business analysis, software development, process improvement, problem management, release and deployment management, system software, security administration, continuity management, emerging technology, enterprise architecture.

 

Ability to select appropriately from applicable ICT standards, methods, tools and applications.

 

Ability to apply an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.

 

Ability to plan, schedule and monitor work and meet time and quality targets.

 

Ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical

audiences.

 

Ability to rapidly absorb new technical information and apply it effectively.

 

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), the internet, internet applications and tools used to validate XML and HTML.

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective

partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with

sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

 

 

1.    Communicating effectively.

2.    Respecting individual and cultural differences.

3.    Showing team spirit.

4.    Managing yourself.

5.    Producing results.

6.    Embracing change.

7.    Respecting ethics and values.