Director, Strategy and Operations

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 WIPO Academy in the Development Sector.  

 

The WIPO Academy is the core entity in WIPO for training and capacity-building activities, particularly for developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies in transition. The Academy acts as an in-house center of excellence on training, including professional training; a catalyst for networks and partnerships to expand the range and impact of training opportunities at the national level; an open-access on-line clearing house of information on all WIPO training activities, tools and services; and a hub of virtual network of partners, experts and teachers in development-oriented IP training.  Beneficiaries of the WIPO Academy services include decision-makers, government officials, members of national intellectual property offices and societies for collective management of copyright and related rights, intellectual property practitioners, academics, students and other stakeholders.

 

The incumbent is responsible for providing program leadership and expert advice to the Executive Director on the Academy’s overall strategic approach and for overseeing its design and implementation through effective planning, promotion, monitoring and reporting. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the Academy’s day to day operations, as well as the communication and marketing of the Academy’s courses. These responsibilities also include overseeing the development of content, curricula and programs proposed to be delivered by the Academy, by liaising with Academy Programs, and ensuring cooperation with relevant WIPO units and stakeholders and proposing improvements and updates.

 

The incumbent reports to the Executive Director of the WIPO Academy.

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

(a) Provide expert advice to the Executive Director on the overall strategic approach of the Academy’s IP human capacity-building work, developing and implementing proposals to help ensure effective management of demand and of the Academy’s resources.  Create opportunities for, manage, and implement desired change.

(b) Direct and coordinate with the Heads of the Academy’s Programs the day to day operational management of training and education courses ensuring a coherent and holistic approach to IP human capacity building at the national level aligned with national IP priorities and strategies and tailored to individual country needs and priorities.  Develop innovative solutions to problems which require new and non-standard approaches.

(c)  Coordinate the management of the Academy’s human and financial resources and the preparation of contributions to the Program and Budget, Workplans, Program Performance Reports, Workforce Planning and other management and reporting requirements.  Report to the Executive Director on performance and progress on key initiatives.

(d) Provide expert advice to the Executive Director on course assessment and evaluation tools to support the Academy in ensuring the relevance and quality of course content and of the performance of the Academy’s tutors and lecturers, as well as to help assess the longer-term development impact of the Academy’s work, in particular for officials from developing countries, least developed countries and countries with economies in transition.

(e) Develop, and advise the Executive Director on, strategic partnerships to support the Academy’s education and training courses and oversee the preparation of related agreements.

(f)  Provide insight on and lead the Academy’s communication and marketing efforts, working with the Communications Division to promote the achievements and impact of the Academy’s work and marketing courses.

(g) Take a lead role in ensuring coordinated, timely and effective responses to Member States and other stakeholders by providing guidance and advice to Program Heads.

(h) Represent the Academy and the Organization at international, regional and national events to promote its strategies and policies, to provide substantive expertise and expert advice, and/or to deliver presentations at workshops, meetings and seminars.

(i)       Perform other duties as may be required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in business administration, intellectual property, technology, law, international relations, humanities, or other relevant discipline.  A first-level university degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

Essential

At least 15 years of professional experience, of which seven at the international level, in the field of intellectual property.

Experience of strategy development, partnership development and / or international relations.

Desirable

Extensive professional experience in managing programs for the delivery of technical assistance.

Languages

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Desirable

Knowledge of other UN official languages.

Job-Related Competencies

Essential

Understanding of WIPO’s strategic priorities.

Good knowledge of strategic management techniques and methodologies, preferably results- based management.

Strong planning skills, with the ability to anticipate constraints in the delivery of services and identify solutions.

Strong diplomatic skills and sound political judgment.

Excellent presentation skills.

Ability to provide advice and support to the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance on training activities.

Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills. 

Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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.