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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.    Organizational Setting

 

 

 

 

The post is located in the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES).  Coordinating with other vertical and horizontal WIPO sectors, IES is responsible for helping Member States develop their IP and Innovation ecosystems to drive enterprise and economic growth. This Sector is responsible for working with key partners and intermediaries in the innovation ecosystems to provide support to researchers, innovators and enterprises, including SMEs.  Other key focus areas include IP commercialization for business growth, emergence of IP as an asset class, development of expertise on national IP strategies and related policies, economic analysis on IP and innovation and creativity, strengthening ADR and the services provided by the Arbitration and Mediation Center, and providing technical assistance to the judiciary, as well as services related to the legal databases.

 

 

 

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

 

 

 

The incumbent provides overall management and coordination of an effective program to assist Member States in the development of their national IP and innovation strategies. Such strategies might include comprehensive IP policies or purpose-limited policies, such as innovation policies, creative industries policies, technology transfer and IP commercialization policies, IP governance or otherwise policies in which the IP angle is a key component, such as international investment and trade, business support, industrial policies, health and agricultural innovation, and countries economic development policies. WIPO’s work in this field contributes to the achievement of broader economic development goals and to the enhancement of Member States’ innovation and creative ecosystems. This includes providing strategic advice and coordinating in-house expertise; providing project management support; and managing the program’s framework and processes, including the methodology, supporting guides, tools and research.

 

 

 

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

 

 

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Assistant Director General, IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector.

 

 

 

 

d.      Work Relations

 

 

 

 

The incumbent is expected to work closely with colleagues within the IES, with those in substantive Sectors who contribute with their expertise to the development of IP strategies, and collaborate extensively with Regional Divisions and External Offices in the Regional and National Development Sector (RNDS).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

 

 

 

 

a.   Lead studies on the policy trends and international best practices relating to national IP strategies, with a view to enhancing the level of expertise and strategic advice provided by WIPO to Member States, as well as to external and internal stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

b.   Provide expert advice on the overall program and mechanisms to ensure a more consistent, coordinated and whole-of-WIPO approach on its technical assistance to Member States for the development of national IP strategies.

 

 

 

 

c.   Provide expertise, guidance and act as the central point of coordination within WIPO regarding the process of development, formulation and implementation of national IP strategies and related policies, coordinating across Sectors as needed and assisting colleagues in the Regional and National Development Sector who are responsible for leading and facilitating the overall engagement and development process with individual Member States.

 

 

 

 

d.   Facilitate the conceptualization and work for the adoption or update of a methodology, tools, guides, training and other material, in order to ensure a coherent and harmonized process to advise Member States in the development of national IP Strategies.

 

 

 

 

e.   Establish and maintain contacts with the relevant authorities of Member States, public and private stakeholders and the NGOs in areas of WIPO’s work related to national IP strategies, in close coordination with the Regional and National Development Sector.

 

 

 

 

f.    Analyze, monitor and report on progress with WIPO’s program relating to national IP strategies, developing improvements and adjustments to the program’s framework and processes to better meet the different needs and capacities of Member States.

 

 

 

 

g.   Coordinate the network of outside experts who provide assistance to Member States on the development of national IP strategies and provide directions to ensure that national IP strategies are of high standards of quality and correspond to the level of development of Member States, including their economic plans and priorities, whilst respecting that the shape and direction of the strategy is ultimately at the discretion and prerogative of the Member State.

 

 

 

 

h.   Perform other related duties, under the mandate of the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

 

Advanced university degree in economics, business management, law, international relations, sciences or another relevant discipline. A first-level university degree in a relevant field, plus two years’ experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

 

 

 

 

Experience (Essential)

 

At least ten years of relevant professional experience in the design of national policies, such as IP policies, scientific research promotion, innovation policies, creative industries policies, technology transfer and IP commercialization or other policies in which the IP angle has been a key component.

 

 

 

 

Experience (Desirable)

 

Experience working with different IP stakeholders, such as government agencies, R&D institutions, and organizations that support them such as incubators and other business support organizations.

 

 

 

 

Language (Essential)

 

Excellent knowledge of English.

 

 

 

 

Language (Desirable)

 

Good knowledge of any other UN official language.

 

 

 

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

 

Deep knowledge and understanding of the intellectual property and innovation ecosystems.

 

 

 

 

Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and to craft appropriate advice, recommendations and solutions.

 

 

 

 

Excellent coordination, change management skills and ability to work with a variety of cross-sectoral teams to achieve common outcomes.

 

 

 

 

Effective convening skills with experience in developing professional networks, bringing cohesion and best practice to a diverse group of stakeholders.

 

 

 

 

Excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to draft and deliver presentations to various audiences.

 

 

 

 

Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to define specific action plans based on general guidance and deliver results.

 

 

 

 

Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships and partnerships within the organization and with external stakeholders; in an international and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 February 2025 rate of 68.1%

 

 

 

 

P5
Annual salary	$92,731
Post adjustment	$63,150
Total Salary	$155,881
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 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