Head, Partnerships, Platforms and Tools Section

 

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 Innovation and Knowledge Infrastructure Department, which contributes to WIPO's Strategic Goal of the Coordination and Development of Global Intellectual Property (IP) Infrastructure, in particular the enhanced access to, and use of, IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote innovation and creativity. The Partnerships, Platforms and Tools Section is responsible for the development of the Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) and Access to Specialized Patent information (ASPI) programs, as well as for the technical aspects of the WIPO Index of Specialized Patent information Reports (WIPO INSPIRE) and eTISC community platforms and related activities.

    

2. Purpose Statement

    

   The main role of the incumbent is to manage the work of the Section and to work closely with the senior management, staff of IP and technical institutions and third party information suppliers to collaboratively develop and deliver projects on the effective utilization of IP system knowledge for the promotion and support of innovation in developing and least developed countries.  The incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of partnerships, IT platforms and tools to support the provision of value-added services by national innovation support services and TISC networks.

    

3. Reporting Lines

    

   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Director of the Innovation and Knowledge Infrastructure Department.

    

4. Work Relations

    

   The incumbent works in close coordination with members of the Technology and Innovation Support Division and other parts of the Organization including the Development and Global Issues Sectors and the ICT Department.

    

    

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Manage the Section's work plans, set performance indicators, determine priorities and assign work, ensuring the timely and quality delivery of work products in accordance with commitments and results-based management, in particular with regard to the development of the ARDI and ASPI programs, as well as of the WIPO INSPIRE, Project and Performance Management and eTISC community platforms, Patent Register Portal and various e-learning tools.

 

b.   Supervise the staff of the Section, monitor and provide regular feedback on performance; conduct performance evaluation meetings and ensure timely finalization of performance evaluation exercises;  assign, monitor and review the work of external contractors.

 

c.   Coordinate and support the preparation of content and collection of data for the different platforms, as well as the creation of new, and the further development and integration of existing, platforms and tools within the WIPO Knowledge Network.

 

d.   Coordinate, develop and maintain regular contacts with Member States, patent information user groups and other stakeholders regarding the promotion, further development, expansion and use of the different platforms to ensure sustainability of TISC networks.

 

e.   Plan, organize, conduct and participate as a resource person in seminars, workshops and training courses on technology and innovation support services, in particular on WIPO partnerships, platforms and tools; prepare training materials and presentations.

 

f.    Represent the Department at seminars, workshops and meetings with a view to providing advice and sharing knowledge externally on project activities and outcomes and developing future projects related to the effective utilization of IP information.

 

g.   Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems, science, business administration, law or related field. A first-level university degree in one of the afore-mentioned disciplines plus an additional two years of relevant experience in addition to the essential experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including experience working with IT tools and platforms, providing IP information services and implementing related projects.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English or French and good knowledge of the other.

 

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge of ICT principles and concept and information infrastructure.

Good knowledge of current project management methodologies such as the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), or Project Cycle Management (PCM).

Excellent knowledge of the IP system, in particular of IP information.

Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to assess the need for, gather, and disseminate information.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and the internet; ability to adapt quickly to new software.

 

 

 

 

 

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 March 2020 rate of 78.2%

 

P4
Annual salary	$73,516
Post adjustment	$57,490
Total Salary	$131,006
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.