Assistant Classification Officer

 

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.

 

 

a.    Organizational Setting

 

The post is located in the Goods and Services Database Section, Madrid Operations Division of the Madrid Registry that is responsible for the operational support and evolution of a web based tool supporting goods and services classification, including the Madrid Goods and Services (MGS) Database, a single classification database catering to the needs of both internal stakeholders (Madrid Operations Division examiners) and external stakeholders (trademark applicants and National Offices).

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

The main role of the incumbent is to assume the responsibility of the International Bureau (IB) in the matters of trademark classification in managing the classification content of the MGS Database.

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Goods and Services Database Section Head.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.  Manage the classification content of the Goods and Services Database to make it as useful as possible to both internal and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for quality control of the classification data and for yearly updates required to align the Database with each new version or edition of the Nice Classification;

 

b.  Cooperate with National Offices with a view to enhancing harmonization of trademark classification among Madrid Member States;

 

c.  Provide classification advice and training to external stakeholders (trademark applicants and National Offices);

 

d.  Provide classification advice and training to the Madrid Operations Division to ensure harmonized classification practice;

 

e.  Draft proposals on behalf of the IB for updating the Nice Classification;

 

f.   Follow the yearly Committee of Experts of the Nice Classification and implement related changes in the Goods and Services Database;

 

g.  Participate in internal and external activities on the maintenance and development of classification database and tools;

 

h.  Streamline technical integration of classification data into the Goods and Services Database;

 

i.   Liaise with IT experts for enhancing functional specifications of MGS and for testing the implementation of new versions;

 

j.   Perform any other related duties, as required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

First-level university degree.

 

Experience

Essential

At least three years of experience in Nice classification examination and in the use of Trademark classification systems.

 

Language

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of French, Spanish or any other official UN language, or of the language of a major user country.

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Understanding of the Madrid Agreement/Protocol, Common Regulations and Administrative Instructions, and the NICE Agreement.

 

Excellent knowledge of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification).

 

Comprehensive knowledge of the procedures relating to the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, in particular the application of the Nice Classification.

 

Ability to manage terminology in a variety of technical and specialized areas.

 

Excellent ability to work independently and take initiatives within pre-defined objectives.

 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

 

High adaptability to new environments, tasks and demands.

 

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment.

 

 

 

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 February 2019 rate of 67.7%

 

P2
Annual salary	$46,026
Post adjustment	$31,160
Total Salary	$77,186
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.