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.

*This position will be on a parttime basis: 80% working rate for the duration of the contract.

<![if !supportLists]>a.    <![endif]>Organizational Setting

The position is located in the Division for Asia and the Pacific, Regional and National Development Sector.  The Division for Asia and the Pacific is responsible for providing legal and technical assistance to 38 countries, 27 of which are developing countries and 11 are LeastDeveloped Countries in the Asia and Pacific region, in a tangible, impactful, and inclusive manner.  The Division engages multiple stakeholders, such as IP offices, other government agencies, and private sector entities in tailormade programs on IP, to build experience and confidence in using IP, including copyright and related rights, trademarks, patents, designs, and geographical indications, as tools for innovation and creativity.  Collaborating with other WIPO units, the Division for Asia and the Pacific ensures that technical assistance is projectbased, aligned with each country’s priorities, and will contribute to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, building on its intrinsic knowledge and perspective of the country/region.  The Division also administers a FundsinTrust arrangement for FITROK (Copyrigh.

<![if !supportLists]>b.    <![endif]>Purpose Statement

The main duty of this post is to assist with the implementation of FundsinTrust Republic of Korea (FIT/ROCopyright and Related Rights (Cactivities. The incumbent will contribute to the timely and effective implementation of the FIT/ROK (CWork Plan and relevant projects.  The incumbent is required to perform a variety of administrative transactions and office support functions contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the work unit.

<![if !supportLists]>c.    <![endif]>Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Officer in charge of the FIT/ROK (Cand under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division for Asia and the Pacific.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.       Text process and format, using appropriate software, a variety of documents (correspondence, tables, reports, presentations, publications, etc.) in line with corporate standards; proofread drafts, photocopy, collate, and distribute completed documents.

b.       Provide logistics support for projects, meetings, workshops and events; make travel and hotel arrangements; collect travel documents, as well as make preparations and arrangements for virtual meetings.

c.       Input, retrieve, structure and update selected information and data into/from various sources (e.g. databases, Intra/Internet, office files, etc.); present results in standard format.

d.       Set up and maintain office files and reference systems according to established procedures; assemble files for meeting purposes according to specific instructions.

e.       Sort, register and route incoming mail and correspondence.

f.        Receive and refer telephone calls and visitors; respond to routine requests for information; arrange appointments and meetings; prepare information files for supervisor.

g.       Initiate, view and track a variety of administrative transactions in the computerized financial/travel/procurement/human resources systems.

h.       Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essentia

Completion of secondary education with relevant diploma.

Experience (Essentia

At least one year of relevant secretarial or administrative work experience, working in a team environment.

Experience (Desirabl

Work experience at international organizations or a work experience of technical assistance programs.

Language (Essentia

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirabl

Good knowledge of Korean.

Job Related Competencies (Essentia

Ability to organize own work and prioritize assignments, under the guidance of the supervisor and to work as part of a team.

Accuracy and ability to pay attention to detail.

Ability to convey verbal information effectively and in an appropriate manner.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and the internet, and the ability to work with databases and adapt quickly to new software.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Communicating effectively.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Showing team spirit.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Demonstrating integrity.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Valuing diversity.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Producing results.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Showing service orientation.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Seeing the big picture.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Seeking change and innovation.

<![if !supportLists]>    <![endif]>Developing yourself and others.

Monthly salary (Net of ta:  5,496 CHF  (this is the rate at a fulltime jo.

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

Additional Information

General Service posts are subject to local recruitment.  Staff in the General Service category are recruited in the host country or within reasonable commuting distance of the Headquarters.

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.

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(/diploma(/certificate(required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHE, a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IA/ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESC. 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.