Senior Project Officer

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

 

 

The post is located in the Information and Promotion Division (IPD) of the Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector. IPD is responsible for provision of information on and promotion of the Madrid System with a view to increasing its geographical scope among developed, developing and least developed countries, as well as encouraging increased use of the System in existing and new Contracting Parties.

 

The incumbent’s role is to plan, design, improve and implement the Madrid Registry’s eServices, and formulate the strategy and plan for the development and implementation of new or improved online tools and resources. The incumbent also manages and coordinates the development of the Madrid Registry website.

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Information and Promotion Division.

 

 

 

The incumbent performs the following principal duties\:

 

(a)      Act as project leader and plan, design and implement eServices, which supports customer use of the Madrid System. Manage maintenance of the system, and ensure improvements and enhancements are incorporated and integrated.

 

(b)      Identify and assess the eServices needs of trademark stakeholders and owners; undertake system analysis, conduct feasibility studies, prioritize activities and translate needs into new tools, applications and resources.

 

(c)      Provide technical advice and coordinate with relevant WIPO divisions to ensure proposed and current Madrid eServices meet legal, business and operational requirements.

 

(d)      Plan and schedule the development and promotion of new or improved online tools and resources. Liaise with third party suppliers, relevant WIPO divisions or users on all aspects and during all phases of development, provide technical guidance to others involved in development activities, and resolve problems to meet deadlines.

 

(e)      Evaluate effectiveness, content, suitability and performance, and manage and coordinate the ongoing development of the Madrid Registry website.

 

(f)       Represent the organization at meetings and conferences of private sector representatives and/or government officials to promote, advocate for, and provide guidance and advice on use of the Madrid System and its eServices.

 

(g)      May supervise specialists and support staff and perform supervisory responsibilities such as assigning, reviewing and approving work, building teams and preparing performance appraisals.

 

(h)      Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

       Essential

Advanced university degree in management, information technology, law, administration or other relevant field.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

 

Experience

       Essential

At least nine years of professional experience in project management, website management, public information, IP law or a related field.

 

Experience in the area of trademarks and, in particular, with creation of online tools to support trademark holders.

 

       Desirable

 

       Experience working in an international setting and/or multicultural environment.

 

Languages

       Essential

       Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

       Desirable

       Knowledge of French and/or Spanish.

      

 

Job-related competencies

       Essential

Strong project management skills and sound knowledge of project management methodologies, especially in the area of information systems.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to adjust to a fast evolving work environment.

Competent 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.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of the International IP system.

Good understanding of the Madrid System and its procedures.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Mobility\:  Candidates appointed to an international position with WIPO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

 

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.  The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.  The figures quoted below are based on the May 2017 rate of 81.1%

 

P4
Annual salary	$70,647
Post adjustment	$57,295
Total Salary	$127,942
Currency USD

 

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

Initial period of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.  No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

 

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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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

 

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

 

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.