afotakel Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 https://wipo.taleo.net/careersection/wp_2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=17054-FT roject Deployment Section, IP Office Business Solutions Division, Global Infrastructure Sector Grade - P5 Contract Duration - two years * Duty Station : CH-Geneva Publication Date : 23-May-2017 Application Deadline : 06-Jun-2017, 11:59:00 PM This Vacancy Announcement, published from March 29 to April 26, 2017, has been amended to reflect a modification of the Education requirement. It is re-opened until the application deadline indicated above. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time. 1. Organizational context The post is located in the Project Deployment Section of the IP Office Business Solutions Division. This section is responsible for the planning and execution of projects with IP offices to deploy WIPO-supplied business systems, to conduct specific projects in IP offices such as digitization or data management projects, with the aim of improving the service delivery of the IP offices. The target IP offices are primarily located in developing countries in all regions of the world. An important component of the work of the Section is to provide support to the 80 offices which are currently using solutions supplied by the Division, and to plan and execute annual work plans and follow-up projects to further improve the use of WIPO products or to deploy new products and services. As Head of Section, the incumbent is responsible for the strategies, planning and management of activities to deliver projects and support the IP offices. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the Division, in close coordination with other members of the division, the development sector, and other sectors of the Organization. 2. Duties and responsibilities Lead, plan and control the work of the Section ensuring the effective management and efficient use of all financial, human and other resources. Submit planning and budget proposals in conformity with defined outcomes and objectives. Produce regular management reports on the activities of the Section and on specific issues following in-depth investigations. Formulate and propose strategies to realize medium-term and biennium program results along with direction and priorities for deployment projects at member states. Manage and coordinate the activities of project managers and external contractors to assess, plan and deliver projects in IP offices. Together with project managers, develop and implemented annual work plans at the regional and country level. Develop and coordinate the project delivery methodology with necessary procedures and reporting mechanisms for the planning, monitoring, control and direction of projects in line with Organization policies and to realize efficient and standard framework for project execution. Develop and implement methodologies, including performance indicators, impact studies and statistics to measure, evaluate and improve the services delivered by the section. Assume the role of the Product Owner for the software products supplied and supported by the Division. Together with project managers, liaise with the Product Development Section to provide business requirements, specifications, and priorities for the development team. Validate and accept the products delivered by the Product Development section. Take responsibility for the helpdesk support services provided by the Division to IP offices. Develop strategies, methodologies and procedures for the delivery of support services to meet the needs of IP offices. Coordinate the work of staff and contractors to deliver the support services. Take responsibility for the contracting of external resources, including commercial contracts and individual contracts for service, and their integration into the delivery of the services of the division, including appropriate performance monitoring and contract management. Ensure sustainability of the services provided by the Division by designing and implementing appropriate training and knowledge transfer activities at the national and regional level. Represent the Organization at national and international meetings and seminars and on missions. Prepare and present reports, training materials and presentations. Perform other job-related duties as required. 3. Requirements Education Essential Advanced university degree in computer science, information science or other closely related discipline. A first-level university degree plus an additional two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the essential experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Desirable Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent). Experience Essential At least 12 years of experience in the provision of IT services, including at least five years of working with the development and deployment of IT systems in the Intellectual Property or related business areas. Significant experience in managing teams of people, including internal staff and external contractors, to deliver complex projects. Significant experience in project management, particularly in managing multinational projects and project teams. Desirable Experience in provision of services in developing countries. Language Essential Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and of a second UN official language. Desirable Knowledge of a third UN official language. Job-related competencies Essential Good knowledge of the business and administrative procedures of national/regional IP offices. Sound knowledge of modern information technologies such as relational database management systems, Java, JSP, J2EE, Perl, Javascript, Ajax, XML and advanced HTML techniques and concepts. Excellent managerial and leadership skills, especially in leading diverse teams of technical staff. Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change. Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results. Sound knowledge of project management and software engineering methodologies. Ability to communicate on technical issues with a diverse audience. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 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. 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 March 2017 rate of 79.3% P5 Annual salary $84,721 Post adjustment $67,184 Total Salary $151,905 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 4.9.5. 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 WIPOat 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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