IP Information 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 Standards Section of the International Classifications and Standards Division. This Section is responsible for organizing the meetings of the Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS), its Task Forces and workshops, the publication of their decisions and of the WIPO Standards and other related materials. The Section leads and supports the development and implementation of the Standards, promotes good practices of the Member States and other stakeholders in processing and exchanging intellectual property (IP) information and documentation, and provides global forum for all stakeholders to discuss issues on IP information and documentation and to find solutions collaboratively.

 

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

The main role of the incumbent is to contribute to the formulation and implementation of WIPO's program in the field of WIPO Standards, including the lead and coordination of discussions for the development of WIPO Standards, the research and analysis of different needs and practices of Member States, the provision of technical advice and assistance for capacity building to IP offices on the matters related to WIPO Standards, as well as maintaining and widening contacts with IP user community.

 

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Standards Section.

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Plan, organize and participate as resource person in the meetings of the CWS and its Task Forces, including the preparation of documents and proposals for consideration by the CWS and its Task Forces, and of their meeting reports.

 

b.   Lead and organize discussions of the Task Forces by the experts of various technical areas of IP information and documentation.

 

c.   Plan, develop, conduct and deliver CWS surveys regarding the IP offices' practices and other activities linked to IP information and documentation.

 

d.   Develop and maintain technical and training documentation in relation to WIPO Standards.

 

e.   Plan and manage the publication of WIPO Standards, CWS surveys and other related documentation on WIPO website and other publication platforms; liaise with other work units and external partners for enhancing operational effectiveness of the procedure and publication platforms, and ensure the regular review and updates of the WIPO Standards and related publication on the WIPO website and other media.

 

f.    Establish and maintain contacts with IP authorities of Member States, industry, research institutions and organizations, which provide IP information services, with a view of investigating the needs of users of WIPO Standards; identify opportunities to strengthen cooperation and promote WIPO services; and provide technical and procedural advice in matters relating to WIPO Standards.

 

g.   Keep abreast of developments in IP information and documentation worldwide, liaise with concerned work units throughout the Organization to coordinate efforts and identify opportunities for developing or enhancing WIPO Standards.

 

h.   Represent WIPO at meetings, seminars, training courses and exhibitions convened by Member States, industry groups and other stakeholders in relation to WIPO Standards.

 

i.    Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

First-level university degree in science, engineering, information technology, laws or other closely related fields.

 

 

Experience

Essential

At least six years of progressive professional experience in industrial property information and documentation, including WIPO Standards, in a national, a regional or an international organization.

 

Desirable

Experience in coordinating meetings at international level.

Experience in the preparation of documents relating to industrial property information and documentation.

 

Language

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of other official UN languages.

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Good knowledge and understanding of IP information and documentation.

Excellent knowledge of WIPO Standards, including their implementation and revision procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge of IP data structure and business workflow.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.

Excellent written and oral presentation skill in English.

Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensibility and respect for diversity.

 

Desirable

Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results.

 

 

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 March 2018 rate of 80.5%

 

P3
Annual salary	$58,583
Post adjustment	$47,159
Total Salary	$105,742
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.