Associate Application Software Implementer
Geneva
- Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
- Location: Geneva
- Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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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 post is located in the PCT Information Systems (PCTIS) Division. The Division implements the ICT management framework for the portfolio of business applications supporting the PCT, a highly successful patent filing treaty. The Division comprises an Operations and Support Section. There are two application development teams, a Control, Quality and Procedures Section and additional roles are evolving towards strategy, demand and portfolio management functions. The Division collaborates with customers, third party suppliers and infrastructure teams and end users. It also delivers service desk, enterprise architecture, release and deployment coordination and systems operation services to the PCT.
b. Purpose Statement
The main role of the incumbent is to interpret business requirements emanating from the treaty, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop, or oversee internal or off-shore development of technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.
c. Reporting Lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of Operations and Support Section.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:
a. Design small to medium scale software applications programs and application software program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
b. Manage or coordinate moderately complex software development projects.
c. Contribute to the analysis and design, including their documentation, of computer systems according to established standards, including specifically, the modification and implementation of XML (extensible markup language) technology used for data exchange and storage.
d. Provide software support for computer systems, in particular facilitating the processing of patents with Japanese specific requirements (including an understanding of Japanese, Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the JPO automation systems) and facilitating the transition for Japanese users of the PCT to software produced at WIPO.
e. Provide link, where appropriate, between the project and users, internal or external, in the development, integration, installation and testing of system components.
f. Keep informed of developing technologies and their application.
g. Perform other related duties as required.
3. Requirements
Education (Essential)
First-level university degree.
Education (Desirable)
Certification in Java, UNIX, System architecture, Web application design, project management (PRINCE2).
Experience (Essential)
At least three years of relevant professional experience, including in systems analysis and design tools and methods and project management, of which two years related to intellectual property.
Experience in Java, and or Web-based technologies and database environments. Good knowledge of XML.
Language (Essential)
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and Japanese.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Good knowledge of patents including some knowledge of the PCT.
Knowledge of all or some of the following\: business analysis, software development process improvement, problem management, release and deployment management, system software, security administration, continuity management, emerging technology, enterprise architecture.
Ability to select appropriately from applicable ICT standards, methods, tools and applications.
Ability to apply an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
Ability to plan, schedule and monitor work and meet time and quality targets.
Ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to rapidly absorb new technical information and apply it effectively.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), the internet, internet applications and tools used to validate XML and HTML.
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.
4. Organizational Competencies
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.
P2
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Annual salary
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$47’322
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Post adjustment
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$31’990
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Total Salary
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$79’312
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Currency USD
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