Director-Advisor

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 Academy in the Development Sector.  The WIPO Academy is the core entity in WIPO for training and capacity-building activities, particularly for developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies in transition. The Academy acts as an in-house center of excellence on training, including professional training. It is a catalyst for networks and partnerships to expand the range and impact of training opportunities at the national level and provides an open-access on-line clearinghouse of information on all WIPO training activities, tools and services; and a hub of virtual network of partners, experts and teachers in development-oriented IP training.  Beneficiaries of the WIPO Academy services include decision-makers, government officials, members of national intellectual property offices and societies for collective management of copyright and related rights, intellectual property practitioners, academics, students and other stakeholders.

    

2. Purpose Statement

    

   The incumbent is responsible for providing expert and authoritative advice on direction, relevance and evaluation of the Academy's training and educational activities, providing expert advice on the content-related aspects of the Academy’s training and educational programs, as well as managing and reporting on the Korean Fund-in-Trust (FIT Korea (Education)).  The incumbent will also have oversight, in coordination with the competent Sectors and Divisions in WIPO, on the administration and management of FIT Korea in WIPO.

    

3. Reporting Lines

    

   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Executive Director of the WIPO Academy.

    

    

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.  Provide expert advice to the Executive Director on the direction, priorities, relevance and evaluation of training and educational activities proposed by the WIPO Academy Programs in different training and educational activities organized or jointly organized by the Academy;

 

b.  Provide expert advice on the content-related aspects of training and education provided by the WIPO Academy, making proposals on how to expand the range, impact and geographical reach of training opportunities in WIPO Members States, taking into account the intellectual property landscape and ongoing developments, country needs and priorities, and WIPO strategies and policies;

 

c.   Provide advice to the Executive Director on promoting efficiently and effectively the WIPO Academy's client orientation, multi-lingual delivery, interdisciplinary perspective and gender sensitivity;

 

d.  Provide insight on, and contribute to, the preparation of a broad range of information material and other communication products aimed at internal and external audiences at all levels, as required by the Executive Director, including senior level briefing material, media information, position papers, executive briefing notes, presentations and speaking points/notes;

 

e.  In consultation with the Executive Director, manage and report on the implementation of the Korean Fund-in-Trust (FIT Korea (Education)) managed by the WIPO Academy;  the incumbent will also have oversight, in coordination with the competent Sectors and Divisions in WIPO, on the administration and management of FIT Korea in WIPO;

 

f.   As may be requested by the Executive Director, represent the WIPO Academy at international, regional and national events to promote its strategies and policies and/or make presentations at workshops, meetings and seminars;

 

g.  Perform other duties as may be required.

 

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in business administration, intellectual property, technology, law, international relations, humanities or other relevant discipline.  A first-level university degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

 

Experience

Essential

At least 15 years of professional relevant experience, of which seven at the international level, in the field of intellectual property.

 

Experience of strategy development, partnership development and / or international relations.

 

Experience in delivering and evaluating training programs at the international level.

 

Desirable

Extensive professional experience in managing programs for the delivery of technical assistance.

  

Language

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of other UN official languages. Korean would be an advantage.

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Understanding of WIPO’s strategic priorities.

 

Good knowledge of strategic management techniques and methodologies, preferably results-based management.

 

Strong planning skills, with the ability to anticipate constraints in the delivery of services and identify solutions.

 

Strong diplomatic skills and sound political judgment.

 

Excellent presentation skills.

 

Ability to provide advice and support to the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance on training activities.

 

Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills. 

 

Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural 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.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the November 2019 rate of 76.7%

 

D1
Annual salary	$99,595
Post adjustment	$76,389
Total Salary	$175,984
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.