Senior Counsellor

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 Setting

    

   The post is located in the WIPO Singapore Office (WSO).  The WSO acts as WIPO Service Center for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN countries) in promoting the use of WIPO's Global IP Services (including WIPO’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services), WIPO’s platforms, tools and publications to IP stakeholders in the ASEAN region and in supporting efforts in the implementation of the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Action Plan 2016 – 2025.  The WSO is part of a network of WIPO External Offices (EOs).

    

2. Purpose Statement

    

   The incumbent supports the Director in conceptualizing and implementing the work plan of the WSO so that the Office positions important Organizational programs to be recognized as leading in the field, adding clear cohesion, value, efficiency and effectiveness to the program delivery of WIPO in its area of responsibility.

    

3. Reporting Lines

    

   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the WSO.

    

4. Work Relations

    

   The incumbent will work closely with and synergize colleagues, both in the WSO and across units at Headquarters, to ensure that mandate implementation proceeds effectively, efficiently and without duplication.  The incumbent will also work closely with stakeholders in ASEAN, including with representatives of the Host Government, providing authoritative expertise and substantive advice on intellectual property matters.

    

    

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.     Undertake strategic planning by authoritatively contributing to\:  the Office’s input for the Program and Budget;  development and justification of the Office’s annual workplan;  and provision of comprehensive information for the WIPO Program Performance Report.  Support the Director in coordinating the implementation of the annual workplan of the Office;  closely monitor implementation of the workplan.

 

b.     Assist the Director with the management of the Office, including with respect to operational, financial and administrative matters and the preparation of related reports;  review and authorize financial transactions and other administrative actions.

 

c.     Develop strategies and organize initiatives to increase awareness and use of WIPO’s Global IP Services, tools, databases and platforms;  provide information and feedback to users of these services, tools, databases and platforms.

 

d.     Develop, maintain and strengthen relations with IP stakeholders in the ASEAN, identify opportunities, establish frameworks for interaction, and grow and leverage these relationships to further mandate implementation.

 

e.     Represent WIPO at meetings throughout the ASEAN and provide substantive expertise and authoritative advice;  undertake advisory missions to countries of the region, prepare, organize and make presentations at seminars and conferences;  coordinate with Sectors and other work areas in Headquarters and represent the Organization as requested.

 

f.      Develop and implement strategic and innovative communications and outreach activities aimed at building awareness of WIPO and its mandate with the different audiences in ASEAN countries.

 

g.     Anticipate and analyze needs and trends in the ASEAN and provide detailed reports and recommendations to the Director on the impacts of these for the implementation of the Office’s mandate and, more broadly, the Organization’s mandate.

 

h.     Develop, close and productive relations with officials of Singapore to facilitate the effective and efficient functioning of the Office as well as the implementation of the activities under the WIPO-Singapore MoU.

 

i.      Develop, maintain and strengthen relations with representatives of other UN and intergovernmental organizations in the region;  participate as appropriate in activities of the Common UN System in the region so as to create effective networks and build synergies for mandate implementation.

 

j.      Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in law, economics, international relations, management and administration or related field.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the years of experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

 

Experience

Essential

At least ten years of related professional experience preferably in the field of intellectual property.

 

Desirable

Good knowledge of WIPO and its activities, including WIPO Global Services.

 

Experience in administration and management or communications.

 

Experience working in a multilateral setting, including in a UN System organization.

 

Experience of intellectual property including in a Southeast Asian country.

 

Languages

Essential

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

 

Desirable

Good knowledge of another UN language or of a Southeast Asian language.

 

Job related competencies

Essential

Sound political judgement, discretion and integrity.

 

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

 

Ability to effectively manage financial resources in accordance with applicable financial and administrative rules, regulations and procedures.

 

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.

 

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.

 

 

 

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 July 2019 rate of 75.6%

 

P5
Annual salary	$87,108
Post adjustment	$65,854
Total Salary	$152,962
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.