Senior Analyst-Programmer

Geneva

Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
Closing Date: Closed

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\: Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The position is located in the Hague IS Division, Hague Registry, Brands and Designs Sector. The Hague System is based on the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs that allows users to seek protection for their industrial designs in the various Contracting Parties by means of a single application filed directly with WIPO's International Bureau, and to subsequently manage those rights under a single title, recorded centrally in the International Register. The Hague Agreement is constituted by the Geneva Act of July 2, 1999 (the "1999 Act") and the Hague Act of November 28, 1960 (the "1960 Act").

b. Purpose Statement

Hague IS Division is responsible for providing logistical, operational and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development and support services for the Hague Registry.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director, Hague IS Division.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

a. Design and lead the further software development of the Hague IT system, making use of appropriate technological advances, ensuring that programming standards, controls and security mechanisms are established and maintained.

b. Oversee and manage the operation and daily maintenance of the Hague back office application, in particular, with regard to internal staff and external provider(s), confirming detailed specification setting, overseeing testing of delivered components and managing development and production workflows.

c. Identify the need for new systems or components, and conduct feasibility studies, especially for integration with systems inside and outside of the Division.

d. Manage the secure exchange of data with external customers, including the provision of technical advice.

e. Lead and maintain complete system documentation and technical operating procedures.

f. Provide advice and support to the Director of the Hague IS Division on relevant technical issues.

g. Perform other duties as required.

3. Requirements

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in Information Technology. A first-level degree plus an additional two years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of relevant professional experience. Excellent knowledge of web-based application software development, including design and architecture of interactive web-based applications, micros-service based architectures, cloud based infrastructure, containerization and other related technologies.
Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, Java, SQL, XML.
Good knowledge of data analysis and modeling and experience with large database systems including Oracle or similar products.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in agile/iterative development for web applications, as well as cloud hosting and CI/CD pipeline (DevOps).

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Ability to work in another official UN language.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Ability to advise on available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to ongoing projects and make appropriate choices from alternatives.
Ability to analyze, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, including the assessment and evaluation of risk.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

4. Organizational Competencies

a. Communicating effectively.

b. Showing team spirit.

c. Demonstrating integrity.

d. Valuing diversity.

e. Producing results.

f. Showing service orientation.

g. Seeing the big picture.

h. Seeking change and innovation.

i. Developing yourself and others.

5. Information

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 February 2019 rate of 70.0%.

P4
Annual salary		$70’647
Post adjustment		$49’453
Total Salary		$120’100
Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations (not applicable for the External Offices).

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

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.

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.

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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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