Patent Analytics Officer

 

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

 

Coordinating with other vertical and horizontal WIPO sectors, the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES) is responsible for helping Member States develop their IP and innovation ecosystems to drive enterprise and economic growth. IES is also responsible for providing support for researchers and innovators, as well as enterprises, including SMEs, in IP commercialization and otherwise using IP for business growth; issues relating to the emergence of IP as an asset class; and the development of advisory expertise in these and related areas, for example, in national IP strategies.

Within IES,  the post is located in the IP for Innovators Department, which contributes to WIPO’s Strategic Goal  to help establish frameworks, structures and capabilities to support innovators and creators in using intellectual property (IP) systems as a tool for sustainable development, through enabling IP and innovation ecosystems that support innovators, creators and other IP users to maximize the value of their IP assets and specifically in the field of patent analytics as an strategic tool for effectively exploiting the use of patent information and other scientific and technical information in particular by providing capacity building to national and regional Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) networks, as well as being responsible for activities related to the drafting of patent landscape reports and the preparation of WIPO Technology Trends (WITT) publications.

 

2. Purpose Statement

 

The main role of the incumbent is to develop and deliver projects on the effective utilization of IP system knowledge, in particular of patent analytics, for the promotion and support of innovation in developing and least-developed countries.

 

3. Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Patent Analytics Manager and the Director of the Technology and Innovation Support Division.

 

4. Working Relations

 

The incumbent works in close collaboration with other members of the Division, as well as other parts of the Organization including the Regional and National Development and Global Issues Sectors, as well as the ICT Department.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Implement, monitor and evaluate the quality delivery of work products with regard to the development of patent landscape reports and other publications in the field of patent analytics.

 

b.   Undertake research and contribute to the preparation of public information materials such as guides on using patent data analysis and related tools.

 

c.   Review the different deliverables of the contracted services leading to the publication of the WIPO Technology Trends (WITT) Report, in particular by participating in the development of search methodology and the content of the patent analytical work, as well as supporting the organization of related events.

 

d.   Plan, organize and participate as resource person in training seminars and workshops on the effective utilization of IP information and analysis as well as related services and ensure the preparation of associated training materials and presentations.

 

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

 

f.    Undertake research in technical subject matter related to WIPO publications in the area of patent analytics.

 

g.   Perform other related duties as required.

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in science, engineering, computer and/or information science or related field.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least six years of relevant professional experience, including experience in patent analytics.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

 

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to assess the need for, gather, and disseminate information.

 

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

 

Excellent drafting 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 ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.

 

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Knowledge of open source tools (such as R or Python), SQL or data science and other data visualization tools and software.

 

Knowledge of statistical analysis.

 

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

 

 

 

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 April 2023 rate of 84 %

 

P3
Annual salary	$62,692
Post adjustment	$52,661
Total Salary	$115,353
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.