Innovation Data Analyst

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

   

 

    

1. Organizational Setting

    

   The post is located in the Composite Indicator Research Section of the Department for Economics and Data Analytics (DEDA).  This Department is responsible for providing accurate, comprehensive and timely statistical information on the performance of the intellectual property (IP) system worldwide;  and providing high quality empirical analysis addressing economic challenges in the international IP system and assessing the economic effects of IP policy choices.  The Composite Indicator Research Section coordinates the annual publication of WIPO's flagship Global Innovation Index (GII), provides assistance to Member States seeking to employ composite indicators for national policy development, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to explore and mobilize new data sources for better measuring innovation and creativity.

    

2. Purpose Statement

    

   As Innovation Data Analyst in this Section, the incumbent is responsible for organizing, designing and carrying out the collection and analysis of data underlying composite indicators, developing those indicators and contributing to their wide dissemination.

    

3. Reporting Lines

    

   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Section's Head.

    

4. Work Relations

    

   The incumbent closely collaborates with other DEDA sections, and cooperates with national government agencies and other inter-governmental organizations.

                               

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

    

 

a.  Collect, evaluate, analyze and process incoming statistical data, ensure data quality and accuracy, make necessary adjustments as appropriate, and prepare relevant datasets.

    

 

b.   Contribute to the methodological development and implementation of different composite indicators, including defining lists of indicators to include, aggregation methods, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and robustness checks.  To enable this work, the incumbent will keep abreast of new data and technological developments, such as advanced data analytics, including big data and artificial intelligence.

    

 

c.   Provide substantive input into the development of the annual GII report, in close collaboration with co-publishers and knowledge partners.

    

 

d.   Provide technical support for the outreach activities of the Communications Division and provide substantive input for dissemination activities associated with the GII including the provision of guidance and advice regarding data processing and advanced visualization for presentation and dissemination.

    

 

e.   Provide technical advice to Member States on the collection of statistical data underlying composite indicators and on the development of sub-national composite indicators.

    

f.    Conduct research to guide new approaches aimed at closing gaps in measuring innovation and creativity.

    

 

g.   Perform other related duties as required, including with respect to the dissemination of the GII (e.g. on social media); participate in the activities of the Department.

 

  

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

 

First-level university degree in economics, data science, statistics, computer science, information technology or related fields with developed quantitative and analytical skills.

   

Education (Desirable)

 

Advanced university degree or a PhD in economics, data science, statistics, computer science, information technology or related fields with developed quantitative and analytical skills.

    

Experience (Essential)

 

At least six years of professional and international experience in the field of innovation research, the production and development data and/or in providing advice on innovation measurement and policy. 

An advanced university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

Strong background in statistical methodologies and data analysis.

   

 

Experience (Desirable)

 

Experience in composite indicator development and with advanced data analytics.

Publication record, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience in working with governmental or international organizations.

    

Language (Essential)

 

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

    

Language (Desirable)

 

Good knowledge of one or more other UN official languages.

   

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

 

Good knowledge of advanced approaches for the measurement of innovation and creativity.

Strong and demonstrated IT and statistical skills, including advanced knowledge of statistical software including MS Excel, STATA, and/or R.

Excellent understanding of the economics of innovation, the analysis of national innovation systems and innovation policy options.

Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Excellent report drafting skills.

Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

   

 

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

 

Experience with Tableau, SQL and Python software.

Communication and data visualization skills, including for the dissemination of the GII on social and other media.

    

 

   

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.

 

 

5. Information

  

 

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 July 2020 rate of 81.7%

  

 

 

P3
Annual salary		$60,962
Post adjustment		$49,806
Total Salary		$110,768
Currency USD

 

 

 

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

  

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

    

Additional Information

   

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

 

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.

 

   

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.

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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.