afotakel Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 https://wipo.taleo.net/careersection/wp_2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=16335%20(TA) Project Manager - 16335 (TA) Production and Support Unit, Operation and Support Section, PCT Information Systems Division, PCT Operations Department, Patents and Technology Sector Grade - P3 Contract Duration - twelve months Duty Station : CH-Geneva Publication Date : 18-Nov-2016 Application Deadline : 10-Jan-2017, 11:59:00 PM 1. Organizational Context Organizational Setting The position is located in the Production and Support Unit, Operations and Support Section of the PCT Information Systems (PCTIS) Division. The Section implements the service management framework for the portfolio of business applications supporting the PCT, a highly successful patent filing treaty. The Section coordinates with the application development teams, infrastructure teams and end users. It delivers service desk, information architecture, release and deployment coordination and systems operation services to the PCT. Purpose Statement The main role of the incumbent is to manage projects, applying his knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet identified business needs. He or she will manage projects within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. Reporting Lines The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Production and Support Unit. Work Relations He or she works under the supervision of the Head of the Production and Support Unit and liaises with concerned IT staff and users within and outside the Service on project related matters. 2. Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will perform the following principal duties: (a) Define documents and safely execute projects, or sub-projects, actively participating in all phases of the project; identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project. ( Estimate costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful delivery of the project(s) to agreed terms of reference; monitor and take action where these deviate from defined tolerances; maintain required financial records, using appropriate tools, for compliance and audit. © Prepare and maintain realistic project schedules and quality plans and tracks all activities against them, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders, program management and business representatives as appropriate. (d) Manage the change control procedure, gaining authorization for revisions to the project(s) from project sponsors. (e) Ensure select project management methodology and standards are clearly defined and used throughout the project. (f) Ensure that own projects are formally closed and reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and auctioned; produce appropriate documentation to support these processes. (g) Organize requirements into appropriate categories, clarify specifications of products and services to be procured; initiate and follow RFPs. (h) Collect and collate data and uses appropriate techniques to assess costs and benefits of options and make decisions about the most appropriate route of procurement within legal constraints; evaluate and participate in the selection of suppliers based on the specification and evaluation criteria. (i) Act where needed as the liaison between the customer and supplier organizations, contributing to the relationship regarding the contracts on behalf of the customer organization, enabling all communications to take place effectively and efficiently. (j) Perform other related duties as required. 3. Requirements Education Essential First-level university degree in information technology, computer science or a related field. Certification in project management, e.g. PRINCE2 or Agile. Desirable Certification in Program Management methodology (MSP). Experience Essential At least six years of relevant professional experience, including in managing IT projects with direct business impact by using industry standard project management methodologies, tools, and project planning and control techniques, including budget control. Desirable Experience working with large scale, multi-functional IT projects / programs. Experience in international IP registration systems. Language Essential Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable Knowledge of other PCT publication languages. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques using industry standard methodologies. Desirable Knowledge of vendor management. Skills and Competencies Essential (a) Skills in project planning, including the ability to analyze, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, including the assessment and evaluation of risk. ( Ability to foresee and evaluate impact of action on dependencies and take appropriate action. © Ability to elaborate and evaluate RFPs. (d) Ability to advise on available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to Project Management and make appropriate choices from alternatives. (e) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. (f) Ability to implement and maintain an efficient and transparent Project and Program Office environment including processes, toolkits and documentation. 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. 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 November 2016rate of 84.7%. P3 With Dependants No Dependants Annual salary $61'470 $57’379 Post adjustment $52'065 $48’600 Total Salary $113’535 $105’979 Currency USD Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations (not applicable for the External Offices). Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances. Additional Information Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years. Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged. 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(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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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