Associate Program Officer

WIPO Headquarters, 34, chemin des Colombettes, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland (GE020)

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a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Development Agenda Coordination Division (DACD), which is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the WIPO Development Agenda.

The Division serves as the Secretariat for the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP), and facilitates its work in defining actions for the implementation of the Development Agenda and review of its implementation. For this purpose, the Division also interfaces with internal and external stakeholders and promotes a better understanding of the WIPO Development Agenda and its benefits.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent contributes to the implementation and mainstreaming of WIPO’s Development Agenda by supporting Development Agenda projects and initiatives and the substantive work of the CDIP. Through research, analysis, project monitoring and stakeholder engagement, the incumbent contributes to the effective delivery of the Division’s work program and related Development Agenda priorities.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Counsellor of the Division.

d. Work Relations

The incumbent liaises extensively with internal stakeholders throughout the Organization, as well as external stakeholders, such as Member States, IPOs, and IGOs and NGOs.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a. Contribute to the preparation of documentation, reports and other substantive materials for the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP).

b. Provide substantive support for the coordination and implementation of Development Agenda projects and activities, including their evaluation and mainstreaming in the work of the Organization.

c. Carry out research and analysis, compile information and prepare reports, project documentation and other substantive inputs in support of Development Agenda projects and related activities.

d. Monitor the implementation and progress of Development Agenda projects and activities, analyze relevant information, and document significant developments, decisions, deviations and follow-up actions.

e. Support the implementation and follow-up of recommendations and action points arising from evaluations and reviews, as well as relevant decisions of the CDIP.

f. Provide substantive, organizational and administrative support for CDIP sessions and other Development Agenda-related meetings, conferences.

g. Participate in missions and awareness-raising activities, including the preparation of background materials and follow-up activities.

h. Contribute to communication activities relating to the Development Agenda and maintain effective working contacts with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Member States and intergovernmental organizations.

i. Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in development studies, economics, international relations, law or related discipline.

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience in the field of IP, including experience obtained at the international level.

Experience in supporting intergovernmental processes at an international level.

Experience in supporting project implementation, monitoring, reporting and follow-up.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in capacity building and technical assistance.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages, in particular Spanish.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple work within established timeframes.