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Program Officer

Geneva

  • Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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  • Closing Date: Closed

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.
 
1.         Organizational context
 
(a)        Organizational Setting
 
The post is located in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Entrepreneurship Support Division, Department for Transition and Developed Countries (TDC).  The Division act as the central reference point within WIPO for SME-related IP issues, IP Policies for Research Institutions, IP commercialization and licensing and assists policy makers on IP strategies.  It is responsible for developing a solid platform of SME-related content in order to guide the training and capacity-building activities targeting SMEs support institutions and other intermediaries.  This includes the development of materials tailored to the needs of SMEs and identification of good practices of using the IP system by SMEs to demonstrate the positive impact on economic benefit, employment and competitiveness.
 
The Division also explores opportunities of collaboration with other organizations with dedicated SME programs.  In addition, the Division aims at enhancing national capacity to independently manage IP from the early stage of the research results through to commercializing, licensing or establishing a start-up business.  It also assists universities and research institutions in transferring new technologies to parties capable of commercialization, both nationally and across international borders.
 
(b)       Purpose Statement
 
The incumbent designs and oversees the delivery of programs of assistance to Member States.  Those programs of assistance include project-based reports and advisory papers, training programs, conferences and workshops, content and informational material as well as the provision of expert assistance and guidance.

(c)        Reporting Lines
 
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the SMEs and Entrepreneurship Support Division.

2.         Duties and responsibilities

 

(a)  Identify new opportunities, describe and justify project/program possibilities and develop specific projects and programs of assistance in relation to the objectives of the Division, with particular reference to IP Policies for Universities and Research Organizations.

(b)  Monitor, manage and expedite the delivery of specific programs of assistance

particularly in relation to increasing the uptake of the IP system by Universities and Research Organizations and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms including carrying-out an assessment of identified needs and an analysis of gaps and challenges.


(c)   Monitor, manage and expedite the implementation of projects for enhancing the use of

IP in innovation-based economic growth including determining together with the

relevant Member State the ultimate objective(s) sought to be attained, identifying the

expected outcomes, the intermediate outputs and activities for attaining those

objective(s), ensuring the timely delivery of activities at the required level of quality and

at the agreed cost, and finalizing and reporting on the conclusions and follow up as

appropriate.

(d) Engage with Member States, regional and international organizations, institutions and relevant internal organizational units so as to facilitate the implementation of programs of assistance, exchange information, ensure consistency with relevant priorities, provide input to corrective decision-making and revisions, and promote the services of the Division.

(e) Prepare or draft documents, reports, informational material and other content designed to facilitate the understanding of how the IP system may support the appropriation of the results of inventive, innovative and creative activity and their exploitation, with particular reference to Universities and Research Organizations.

(f)  Organize, participate in, and conduct, project-based events such as training courses, seminars and workshops on different aspects of using the IP system for facilitating and supporting innovation based economic growth.

(g)  Represent the Organization at meetings, conferences and other events organized by WIPO, its Member States or other organizations and, as appropriate, inform, teach, train and provide guidance on issues relevant to enabling the different actors of the innovation system (in particular Universities and Research Organizations) use, manage and exploit the intellectual property system to maximize returns from their inventive, innovative and creative output.

(h)  Perform other related duties as required.

 

3.         Requirements
 
Education (Essential)          
A first-level university degree in law, business management, international relations, economics, engineering, science or a related field.
 
Experience (Essential)        
At least six years of relevant professional experience preferably in an international setting, whether in a United Nations program or agency, or other multilateral organizations in one or more of the following areas\:  IP law, IP asset management, project management, development/ technical assistance or public administration.
 
Experience (Desirable)        
Experience in working in a multinational, multicultural environment.
 
Languages (Essential)        
Excellent knowledge of English or French and a good knowledge of the other language.  
 
Languages (Desirable)
Knowledge of Spanish would be desirable.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)     
Excellent written and oral skills.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Project management skills.
Good knowledge of the business and administrative procedures of national IP institutions, universities and industry, particularly SMEs.  
Ability to represent the Organization and to provide information and guidance.
Confident user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
 
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)    
Knowledge of IP management and policy capacity building in developing and least developed countries.
 
4.         Competencies
 
WIPO Core Competencies
 
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.
 
 
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