Classifications 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 Mark and Design Classifications Section of the International Classifications and Standards Division. This Division is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and dynamic updating of international classifications and standards to bridge the gaps between IP offices working in different systems and languages and to enable efficient data flow. The four international classification systems that facilitate and simplify IP searches, organizing information concerning inventions, trademarks, and industrial designs into indexed, manageable structures for easy retrieval are\: the International Patent Classification (IPC), the Nice Classification (for marks), the Vienna Classification (for figurative elements of marks), and the Locarno Classification (for industrial designs).

 

b.     Purpose Statement

 

The main role of the incumbent is to participate in the formulation and implementation of WIPO's program in the field of the Nice, Vienna and Locarno Classifications (hereafter "the relevant Classifications"), and to provide secretariat services to the relevant Committees of Experts and Working Groups.

 

c.     Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the Head of the Mark and Design Classifications Section. 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Represent WIPO in and provide secretariat services to meetings of the Committees of Experts, and their Working Groups, of the Nice, Vienna and Locarno Unions (hereafter "the relevant Unions"); prepare proposals and other documentation for consideration, and draft specific sections of reports.

 

b.  Organize the discussions on the e-forum related to the revision of the relevant Classifications.

 

c.   Examine input from concerned work units and provide input to working documents for committees and other bodies; review such documents including their translations; provide training and authoritative advice to trademark and design examiners.

 

d.  Verify the content and conformity with the decisions of the relevant Committees of Experts, of the new versions of the relevant Classifications before their publication; ensure follow-up on other decisions taken by the Committees of Experts and the Working Groups; coordinate the maintenance and development of the website of the Section.

 

e.   Liaise with IT experts for enhancing operational effectiveness and developing related functional specifications of the publication platforms, the e- forum and other IT tools of the Section.

 

f.   Support the preparation of the Section's workplan and participate in the monitoring of its implementation; support the preparation of performance reports and strategic plans.

 

g.  Participate in internal and external activities on the maintenance and development of the relevant classification systems.

 

h.  Represent WIPO at meetings, seminars, training courses and exhibitions convened by Member States and other stakeholders on questions relating to the relevant Classifications, by making written and oral presentations and providing authoritative advice on matters relating to these Classifications.

 

i.    Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

Education

Essential

First-level university degree.

 

Experience

Essential

At least six years of professional experience in the use of Trademark or Industrial Design classification systems.

 

Desirable

Experience in coordinating meetings at international level.

 

Language

Essential

Excellent knowledge of English or French.

 

Desirable

Good knowledge of either English or French, where excellent knowledge is absent, and knowledge of other official UN languages.

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Excellent knowledge of at least one of the relevant Classifications and good knowledge of the other two.

 

Excellent knowledge of the procedures and functioning of the Committees of Experts and Working Groups of the relevant Unions.

Good time management and work organization skills.

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to explain the rules, regulations and procedures governing the area of work.

Analytical ability.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint; ability to adapt quickly to new software. 

 

 

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Showing team spirit.

3.     Demonstrating integrity.

4.     Valuing diversity.

5.     Producing results.

6.     Showing service orientation.

7.     Seeing the big picture.

8.     Seeking change and innovation.

9.     Developing yourself and others.

 

 

 

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 June 2018 rate of 72.4%

 

P3
Annual salary	$58,583
Post adjustment	$42,414
Total Salary	$100,997
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.