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Director

Geneva

  • Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - D-1, Director - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
  • 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

 

The post is located in the Hague Information Systems Division within The Hague Registry, Brands and Designs Sector.  The Division is responsible for providing logistical, operational and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development and support services enabling the administration of the registration system established under the Hague Agreement for the International Registration of Industrial Designs.

The main role of the incumbent is to plan, direct and evaluate the development and provision of information technology services that are critical in meeting substantive Organizational objectives and functions and provide IT support for the various complex business activities undertaken by the Registry.  A temporary role of the incumbent is to advise Madrid Registry management in the planning and delivery of a new platform for the Madrid System. 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the Hague Registry who, in turn, reports to the Deputy Director General, Brands and Designs Sector.

 

2.         Duties and responsibilities

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

(a)          Formulate, defend and implement the comprehensive automation strategy of the Registry, in accordance with plans and priorities approved by the Registry management;  ensure agility and responsiveness to evolving business objectives and growth;  and in consultation with Registry management, participate in periodic reviews of the automation strategy and implementation plans and ensure that such plans are adjusted to and take advantage of new realities including changes in technology.

 

(b)          Evaluate technological developments and the needs of the Registry and ensure that the Registry’s overall automation solutions and service delivery are compliant with the Organization wide ICT standards including; application development standards, information security and quality standards together with appropriate service management and service delivery standards (based on industry standards such as ITIL), as well as project methodology standards.

 

(c)          Coordinate and liaise with the ICT Department on the provision of ICT services to the Registry, as well as liaison on the evolution of the Organization’s ICT standards and business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

 

(d)          Continuously scan the ICT environment, keeping abreast of ICT trends and identify emerging technologies that could enable business change and improve customer services;  advise Registry management on IT and technical matters, and explain and account for ICT program and services to management and the legislative body.

 

(e)          In consultation with Registry management and stakeholders, participate in the identification and prioritization of new projects and initiatives;  oversee the planning and delivery of the new projects and services in accordance with the Registry’s automation strategy, organizing resources and establishing priorities to facilitate the achievement of objectives; advise Madrid Registry management on and coordinate, if necessary, the planning and delivery of a new platform for the Madrid System, referring to the extent possible and desirable, the solutions retained as part of the Hague Registry IT strategy.

 

(f)           In consultation with Operations Section, implement revised processes and procedures with the view to assist in the continuous improvement of the operational efficiency of the Section.

 

(g)          Exercise significant asset management;  develop the Division’s workplans, budget and utilization of resources, and report to the Director of The Hague Registry on performance and progress on key initiatives.

  

(h)            Exercise significant managerial responsibility for the administration, coordination and delivery of day-to-day support to key users, Offices and the Operations Section, particularly in relation to the planned separation and migration of the existing support services to the Hague Registry without interruption.

 

(i)            Manage staff and consultants in terms of performance, career planning, training and mobility; foster a working environment that combines individual responsibility and team work whilst maintaining a fully collaborative atmosphere.

 

(j)          Perform other related duties as required.


 

 

3.         Requirements

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in Information technology, computer science or a related field.  A first-level degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the years of experience mentioned below may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

 

Desirable

Certification in project management, preferably PRINCE2. 

 

Experience

Essential

At least 15 years of professional experience in the provision of information services, and extensive IT management experience at a senior level involving diversified and increasing responsibilities.  Substantial experience managing projects involving external providers. 

 

Desirable

Experience in the ICT implementation of the legal, operational and strategic requirements of industrial property registration systems.

 

Languages

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of other UN languages, particularly French.

 

Job related competencies

Essential

Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on information technology services policies, strategies and priorities and to formulate related strategic and operational plans.

 

Proven ability to supervise and motivate ICT staff and to plan and manage the delivery of information services and projects with timely and cost-conscious achievement of results.

 

Excellent knowledge of modern information services (technology, systems, standards) and concepts including best practices in IT service provision and project management.

 

Well-developed skills in problem analysis, creating and achieving solutions, communication, negotiation and interpersonal relationships.

 

Desirable

Demonstrated ability to understand the legal, operational and strategic requirements of industrial property registration systems, and the implications of information technology for the provision of automated working methods to meet those requirements.

 

 

4.         Organizational 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.

 

WIPO Managerial Competencies

 

1. Creating a stimulating work environment.

2. Planning and managing resources.

3. Promoting change, innovation and learning.

4. Building and promoting partnerships.

5. Leading WIPO to the future.

 

 

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.  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%

 

D1

 

Annual salary

      $96,865

 

Post adjustment

      $75,845

 

Total Salary

      $172,710

 

Currency USD

 

 

 

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 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.

 

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