Editor

 

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 PCT Legal Publication Section, PCT Legal Division, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector. The PCT Legal Publication Section is responsible for the publication of PCT legal texts.

 

The incumbent is responsible for preparing, editing and checking the accuracy and completeness of complex PCT legal and legal-related texts prior to their publication within specified deadlines in a technically accurate and logical manner and adapted for the use and needs of the target audiences.  The work may require that some texts be issued without revision.

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, PCT Legal Publication Section.

 

The incumbent works regularly with the other staff of the PCT Legal Publication Section, as well as staff of the PCT Legal Division, the PCT Legal and International Affairs Department and the Patents and Technology Sector.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

(a)           Edit and prepare items in English and French for publication in the weekly Official Notices (PCT Gazette).

 

(b)           In performing the tasks under (a), the incumbent will, in particular\:

 

         (i)  analyze material on the basis of which publications are prepared (internal and external correspondence, PCT documents, websites of patent Offices);

 

         (ii)  ascertain whether the document as submitted complies with the mandate under which it has been prepared;

 

         (iii)  provide information to authors or others submitting documentation on specific aspects of editorial practices and publication policy, and assist them in the preparation of items;

 

         (iv)  verify and maintain consistency between the English and French versions;

 

         (v)  oversee the typing of text matter and give the necessary instructions concerning presentation, arrangement and layout, in order to ensure the production of the final copy.

 

(c)           Final review, rewrite, revise and edit complex texts of a legal nature concerning the PCT in English, French and other languages, as previously prepared, edited and updated within the Section;  these texts include\:

 

         (i)  the PCT and its Regulations, including certified copies of amendments;

 

         (ii)  the Administrative Instructions under the PCT;

 

         (iii)  the PCT Receiving Office Guidelines and the PCT International Search and Preliminary Examination Guidelines;

 

         (iv)  the Agreements between the International Bureau and the International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities under the PCT; and the

 

         (v)  History of the PCT Regulations.

 

(d)           In performing the tasks under (c) above, the incumbent will, in particular\:

 

         (i)  analyze the text so as to detect and eliminate any incongruous, irrelevant or redundant material;

 

         (ii)  ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with editorial standards and the Organization’s policies and practices;

 

         (iii)  verify consistency between the versions in different languages;

 

(e)           Editing of other texts relating to the PCT in English and French, including\:

 

         (i)  country and/or regional annexes of the PCT Applicant’s Guide;

 

         (ii)  preparatory documents and reports of various PCT bodies (such as the PCT Working Group and PCT Assembly);

 

         (iii)  other documents and publications relating to the PCT.

 

(f)            Responding to internal queries on editorial practice and contributing to the establishment of editorial procedures and guidelines.

 

(g)           Prepare quarterly reports on the work of the Section.

 

(h)           Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

First-level university degree in languages, law or a related discipline.  An advanced university degree in a relevant field may be taken in lieu of two years of experience.

 

Experience

Essential

At least six years of professional experience in planning, writing, editing and producing documents or publications, preferably of a legal nature.

Desirable

Experience in preparing and editing PCT-related texts, with regard both to substance and to form.

 

Languages

Essential

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and good knowledge of French.

Desirable

Knowledge of other PCT languages (particularly Spanish).

 

Job-related competencies

Essential

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.

Excellent time management and work organization skills.

Ability to work independently and under pressure, to tight deadlines.

Meticulous attention to detail.

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 procedures and processes related to the PCT.

 

 

 

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 September 2017 rate of 81.1%

 

P3
Annual salary	$58,583
Post adjustment	$47,511
Total Salary	$106,094
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.