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Director - 16254 (FT)
Registries Support Division, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector
Grade - D1
Contract Duration - two years *
Duty Station : CH-Geneva
Publication Date : 10-Jun-2016   Application Deadline : 29-Jul-2016, 11:59:00 PM
 

 

1.         Organizational context

 

The post is located in the Registries Support Division (RSD), Brands and Designs Sector.  RSD is responsible for providing logistical, operational and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development and support services enabling the administration of the Madrid, Hague and Lisbon IP registration Systems.

The main role of the incumbent is to plan, direct and evaluate the development and provision of information technology services that are critical in meeting substantive Organizational objectives and functions, and to support through the management of logistical and technical services the various complex and diverse business activities undertaken by the Sector. 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the Madrid Registry who, in turn, reports to the Deputy Director General, Brands and Designs Sector.

 

2.         Duties and responsibilities

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

 

  1. Formulate, defend and implement the comprehensive automation strategy of the Sector, in consultation with Sector management, key users and stakeholders, in accordance with plans and priorities approved by Sector management;  ensure agility and responsiveness to evolving business objectives and growth;  and in consultation with Sector management, participate in periodic reviews of the automation strategy and implementation plans and ensure that such plans are adjusted to and take advantage of new realities including changes in technology.

 

  1. Exercise significant managerial responsibility for the administration, coordination and delivery of day-to-day support to key users, Offices and the Registries, particularly in relation to the planned separation and migration of the systems to specific business areas without interruption.

 

  1. Evaluate technological developments and the needs of the Sector and ensure that automation solutions are adapted to the idiosyncrasies of each of the Sector’s business activities yet, to the extent possible, technically coherent. Create advanced models and frameworks, and develop an IT platform capable of providing “state of the art” services to users and Offices, delivering maximum operational efficiencies, and interfacing efficiently with other relevant WIPO IT systems.

 

  1. nsure that the Sector’s overall automation solutions and service delivery are compliant with the Organization wide ICT standards including; application development standards, information security and quality standards together with appropriate service management and service delivery standards (based on industry standards such as ITIL), as well as project methodology standards.

 

  1. oordinate and liaise with the ICT Department on the provision of ICT infrastructure services to the Sector, as well as liaison on the evolution of the Organization’s ICT standards and business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

 

  1. ontinuously scan the ICT environment, keeping abreast of ICT trends and identify emerging technologies that could enable business change and improve customer services;  advise the Deputy Director General on IT and technical matters, and explain and account for ICT program and services to management and the legislative body.

 

  1. n consultation with Sector management, participate in the identification and prioritization of new projects and initiatives;  oversee the planning and delivery of the new projects and services in accordance with the Sector’s automation strategy, organizing resources and establishing priorities to facilitate the achievement of objectives.

 

  1. Exercise significant asset management; develop the Division’s work plans, budget and monitor utilization of resources, and report to Sector management on performance and progress on key initiatives.

 

  1. anage staff and consultants in terms of performance, career planning, training and mobility; supervise the Heads of Section; foster a working environment that combines individual responsibility and team work whilst maintaining a fully collaborative atmosphere.

 

  1. erform other related duties as required.

 

3.         Requirements

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in Information technology, computer science or a related field. A first-level degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the years of experience mentioned below may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Desirable

Certification in project management, preferably PRINCE2.

 

 

Experience

   Essential

At least 15 years of professional experience in the provision of information services, and extensive IT management experience at a senior level involving diversified and increasing responsibilities. Substantial experience managing projects involving external providers.

         

         

Desirable

          Experience in the ICT implementation of the legal, operational and strategic requirements of industrial property registration systems.

         

          Experience working in an international environment.

 

         Experience dealing with different type of stakeholders.

      

Languages

   Essential

   Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

            Knowledge of other UN languages, particularly French.

 

Job related competencies

Essential

          Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on information technology services policies, strategies and priorities and to formulate related strategic and operational plans.

 

          Proven ability to supervise and motivate ICT staff and to plan and manage the delivery of information services and projects with timely and cost-conscious achievement of results.

 

          Excellent knowledge of modern information services (technology, systems, standards) and concepts including best practices in IT service provision and project management.

 

          Well-developed skills in problem analysis, creating and achieving solutions, communication, negotiation and interpersonal relationships.

 

Desirable

          Demonstrated ability to understand the legal, operational and strategic requirements of industrial property registration systems, and the implications of information technology for the provision of automated working methods to meet those requirements.

 

4.         Organizational competencies

 

1.  Communicating effectively.

2.  Respecting individual and cultural differences.

3.  Showing team spirit.

4.  Managing yourself.

5.  Producing results.

6.  Embracing change.

7.  Respecting ethics and values.

 

WIPO Managerial Competencies

1. Creating a stimulating work environment.

2. Planning and managing resources.

3. Promoting change, innovation and learning.

4. Building and promoting partnerships.

5. Leading WIPO to the future (for Directors and above).

 

 

5.         Information

 

Mobility:  Candidates appointed to an international position with WIPO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

 

 

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.  The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.  The figures quoted below are based on the June 2016 rate of83.7%

 

 

D1

With Dependants

No Dependants

 

Annual salary

      $105,572

       $97,583

 

Post adjustment

      $88,364

       $81,677

 

Total Salary

      $193,936

       $179,260

 

Currency USD

 

 

           

 

 

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

 

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 4.9.4.

 Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

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

 

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