Program Officer

 

 

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

 

 

a.  Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Composite Indicator Research Section of the Economics and Statistics Division (ESD).  This Division is responsible for providing accurate, comprehensive and timely statistical information on the performance of the intellectual property (IP) system worldwide; and providing high quality empirical analysis addressing economic challenges in the international IP system and assessing the economic effects of IP policy choices.  The Composite Indicator Research Section coordinates the annual publication of WIPO’s flagship Global Innovation Index (GII), provides assistance to Member States seeking to employ composite indicators for national policy development, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to explore and mobilize new data sources for better measuring innovation and creativity.

 

b.  Purpose Statement

As Program Officer in this Section, the incumbent is responsible for organizing, designing and carrying out the collection and analysis of data underlying composite indicators, developing those indicators and contributing to their wide dissemination. 

 

c.  Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Section’s Head. 

 

d.  Work Relations

The incumbent closely collaborates with other ESD sections, and cooperates with national government agencies and other inter-governmental organizations. 

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

(a)      Collect, evaluate, analyze and process incoming statistical data, ensure data quality and accuracy, make necessary adjustments as appropriate, and prepare relevant datasets.

(b)      Contribute to the methodological development and implementation of different composite indicators, including defining lists of indicators to include, aggregation methods, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and robustness checks.

(c)      Provide substantive input into the development of the annual GII report, in close collaboration with co-publishers and knowledge partners.

(d)      Provide technical support for the outreach activities of the Communications Division and provide substantive input for dissemination activities associated with the GII including the provision of guidance and advice regarding data processing for presentation and dissemination.

(e)      Provide technical advice to Member States on the collection of statistical data underlying composite indicators and on the development of sub-national composite indicators.

(f)       Conduct research to guide new approaches aimed at closing gaps in measuring innovation and creativity.

(g)      Perform other related duties as required; participate in the activities of the Division.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

First level university degree in economics, statistics, or a related field.

 

Desirable

Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, or a related field.  A PhD in a relevant discipline may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience. 

 

Experience

Essential

At least six years of professional experience in the field of innovation and creative industries research.  Experience at the international level.  Strong background in statistical methodologies and data analysis. 

Desirable

Experience in working with governmental or international organizations; experience in composite indicator development.

Publication record, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

 

Languages

         Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English. 

 

Desirable

Good knowledge of one or more other UN official languages.

Job-related competencies

Essential

Good knowledge of state-of-the-art approaches towards measuring innovation and creativity.

Good knowledge of the intellectual property system.

Excellent knowledge of and ability to apply statistical techniques and tools.

Strong IT skills, including advanced knowledge of statistical software.

Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Ability to exercise sound and expert judgment and initiative.

Excellent report drafting skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural 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.

 

 

 

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.  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 August 2017 rate of 78.3%

 

P3
Annual salary	$58,583
Post adjustment	$45,870
Total Salary	$104,453
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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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.