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

The post is located in the Academic Institutions and Executive Program (AIEof the WIPO Academy in the Regional and National Development Sector.

The WIPO Academy is the core entity in WIPO for training and capacitybuilding activities, particularly for developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies in transition.  The Academy acts as an inhouse center of excellence on training, including professional training; a catalyst for networks and partnerships to expand the range and impact of training opportunities at the national level; an openaccess online clearinghouse of information on all WIPO training activities, tools and services; and a hub of virtual network of partners, experts and teachers in developmentoriented IP training.  Beneficiaries of the WIPO Academy services include decisionmakers, 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.

The Academic Institutions and Executive Program facilitates access to higher education in IP, in particular through support for joint master’s programs, advice and assistance to academic institutions and partnership with them, and the provision of scholarships.  In addition, this Program seeks to build practical IP skills and capacity for government officials and professionals in the public and private sector through its Executive Training Program. It also offers IP learning opportunities for academics, researchers and students through the organization of colloquia and summer schools.

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

The incumbent provides overall strategic direction, coordination and management to support the achievement of the expected results of the Program, and manages the team and resources to initiate, organize and supervise the educational and training programs under the Program, carried out in partnership with other institutions, which includes master’s degree programs and the building of IP practical skills capacity through the Executive Training Program and the WIPO Summer Schools Program.

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

<![if !supportLists]>d.    <![endif]>Work Relations

The incumbent liaises with relevant government institutions, including national IP offices, and universities in view of preparing, implementing and evaluating educational and training programs. They have regular contact with government officials, tutors, and IP experts.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.       Lead, plan, and control the Program’s work and budget, determining overall strategic direction and priorities and allocating resources for the completion and timely and quality delivery of work products in accordance with resultsbased management principles; manage fundsintrust.

b.       Manage staff and resources of the Program and supervise their work; provide regular feedback on performance; conduct performance evaluation meetings and ensure timely finalization of performance evaluation exercises; follow up on recommendations/issues identified.

c.       Develop and implement a plan to ensure an appropriate regional balance of institutions and countries for the master’s degree, summer schools and other training programs in the field of IP; ensuring a focus on national and regional needs; provide expert advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on potential activities and formulate priorities.

d.       Organize and oversee the organization and implementation of education and training programs and other activities such as international and regional events for IP education and research; coordinate with partner institutions to ensure the successful implementation of programs jointly offered.

e.       Develop a network of partnerships, scholarships and advisory services, making use of ICT platforms to share knowledge and experience.

f.        Identify, initiate, and develop measures to strengthen institutional relations and partnerships with countries, universities, and other institutions to enhance cooperation and bring the WIPO Academy’s services and activities to the attention of a broader audience.

g.       Initiate, develop, and maintain contacts with authorities of concerned countries and partner institutions, providing advice on the organization and planning of training programs and other related activities.

h.       Represent the Organization at meetings, conferences, and other events, providing authoritative advice and recommendations in the area of IP education and training; take part in teaching undertakings, deliver lectures and give presentations.

i.        Perform other duties as required.

Education (Essentia

Advanced university degree with a specialization in intellectual property or a related discipline.

Experience (Essentia

At least ten years of international professional experience in the field of intellectual property.

Experience working with higher educational institutions in the field of intellectual property.

Experience in the design and implementation of intellectual property training programs.

Language (Essentia

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Job Related Competencies (Essentia

Excellent knowledge of WIPO, the international IP system, and the landscape of IP higher education, training, and skills development in Member States.

Excellent managerial skills with the ability to provide strategic leadership and motivate staff.

Sound political judgment and the capacity to work well with a range of actors including WIPO stakeholders and universities.

Ability to represent the Organization and provide authoritative advice and expertise in the area of IP higher education.

Sound analytical and conceptual skills.

Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change; proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results.

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

Excellent 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.

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 deductionin US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowancis variable and subject to change (increase or decreaswithout notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the September 2024 rate of 7%

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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 fixedterm appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (furtheextensions 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

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(/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.