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a.    Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Statistics and Data Analytics Division of the Department for Economics and Data Analytics (DEDA).  This Division is responsible for providing accurate, comprehensive and timely statistical information on the performance of the intellectual property (IP) system worldwide; and a variety of data analytics services that support research, business transformation, operational and administrative functions within WIPO.

b.    Purpose Statement

As Director of Statistics, the incumbent is responsible for leading and directing the Division and its expanding program of work, including managing relations with internal and external stakeholders, promoting the credibility and uptake of WIPO’s IP statistics, and conceiving and implementing new data analytics services that support business transformation to meet organizational needs.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief Economist.

d.    Work Relations

The incumbent works in close cooperation with programs throughout WIPO and national and regional IP offices.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Lead the development of advanced data analytics products that drive research activities within DEDA, enable the monitoring of the performance of WIPO’s international filing systems, support the organization’s marketing activities, and guide planning and decision-making in WIPO’s Administration, Finance and Management Sector.

b.   Lead advocacy and advisory towards stakeholders across the organization related to data science solution, products, and their deployment.

c.   Lead the promotion of data science solutions by showcasing the products to business stakeholders. Champion literacy within different lines of business to create self-service analytics capabilities, Coordinating and integrate the Division’s program with other programs of the Department and the Organization.

d.   Manage and direct the Statistics and Data Analytics Division’s operational program to develop capacities to flexibly deploy resources into value-added activities, creating opportunities for, and managing and implementing change within the division, and in cooperation in other areas of the organization.

e.   Plan and provide guidance and supervision to the development of WIPO’s statistics products, as well as the Division’s methodological and research work, and lead relevant reports, surveys and publications.  Ensure the development of new statistical concepts and definitions to improve international comparability.

f.    Prepare annual program of work and budget documents. Empower staff, advance operational performance levels and find solutions to problems where procedures and precedents do not exist.

g.   Provide authoritative advice to WIPO’s Chief Economist and senior management on a broad range of statistical matters and programs, as well as IP statistical trends and developments, and justify and defend appropriate courses of action.

h.   Formulate the Statistics and Data Analytics Division’s program of work, objectives and priorities, and direct the Division’s activities.

i.    Establish, develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external data providers from the public, private and NGO sectors.

j.    Represent WIPO in international meetings, conferences and statistical taskforces. Provide advice on IP statistical matters, advocate and promote WIPO’s position, ensure coordination of interrelated statistical activities, and respond to media inquiries on statistical matters.

k.   Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, economics or a related discipline.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the required experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience (Essential)

At least 15 years of professional experience in the fields of statistics, data analytics, data management or a related field.

Proven track record of effective supervisory and managerial experience.

Professional experience at the senior level in an international environment, including in engaging in corporate business transformation, interacting with colleagues of different professional and cultural backgrounds and leading inter-team cooperations to achieve strategic outcomes.

Experience in developing data analytics products for the business, formulating and carrying out the strategy with an agile, client-driven approach.

Experience (Desirable)

Professional experience in the field of IP.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirable)

Good knowledge of other UN official languages.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of statistical concepts; advanced knowledge of statistical modelling and forecasting techniques.

Strong IT skills, especially with regard to statistical and database management software (e.g., STATA, SQL, R, Python).

Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Strong ability to analyze and understand customer needs and provide tangible solutions.

Ability to champion and promote solutions and products both internally and externally.

Excellent report drafting and presentation skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Ability to exercise sound and expert judgment and initiative.

Excellent report drafting and presentation skills.

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

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Excellent knowledge of statistical concepts in relation to IP; advanced knowledge of data analytics tools employed in the field of IP (e.g., name harmonization, geocoding).

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 December 2024 rate of 89.9%

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.

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 your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements