afotakel Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 https://wipo.taleo.net/careersection/wp_2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=18048-FT Senior Application Software Implementer - 18048-FT Internal Systems Development Section, PCT Information Systems Division, PCT Services Department, Patents and Technology Sector Grade - P4 Contract Duration - 2 years * Duty Station : CH-Geneva Publication Date : 19-Feb-2018 Application Deadline : 19-Mar-2018, 10:59:00 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time. 1. Organizational Context a. Organizational Setting The post of Senior Application Software Implementer is located in the Internal Systems Development Section, PCT Information Systems Division (PCTISD). The Section is responsible for the provision of ICT development activities relating to the automated systems supporting the PCT, a highly successful patent filing treaty. b. Purpose Statement The main role of the incumbent is to gather, interpret and analyze business requirements emanating from the PCT, and to design, develop or oversee internal development of software solutions in line with the Organization’s objectives and functions and ensure their implementation and maintenance as well as interoperability and integration with existing systems and infrastructure. c. Reporting Lines The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of Internal Systems Development Section. 2. Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will perform the following principal duties: a. Conceive the strategy and master plan for solution development projects and act as project manager for such development projects involving coordination and interface with users and other specialists. b. Plan and schedule projects within the Organization’s overall development activities and build long-term, strategic partnerships with stakeholders and clients to ensure engagement and buy-in; act to make sure that products and services are aligned with expectations and business needs. c. Review, analyze and improve solution development processes, guidelines and standards within the Organization, and ensure justification by measurable business benefits. d. Draft policy and other technical documentation for the selection of architecture components. e. Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major design options and assesses and manages associated risks. f. Ensure that the system design balances functional, service quality, security and systems management requirements. g. Oversee and report on the progress of development projects, ensuring that projects are carried out in accordance with agreed standards, methods and procedures and take action to resolve problems. h. Apply and design secure development assurance and improvement practices. i. Assess the potential benefit of specific technologies, products, methods and techniques; investigate these in detail, recognize further avenues of research and identify early users, if any; provide expertise and leadership on technological changes for the Organization. j. Perform other related duties as required. 3. Requirements Education Essential Advanced university degree in information technology, computer science or a related field. A relevant first-level university degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Education Desirable Certification as a secure software development lifecycle professional such as CSSLP or SSCP.Project management certification, preferably PRINCE2, SCRUM and / or Agile. Experience (Essential) At least nine years’ relevant professional experience, including with: software development life cycle, software development process improvement, systems analysis and design, tools and methods and customer experience practices and techniques.Project management experience obtained in a software development / implementation environment.Experience working with a wide range of ICT standards, methods, tools and applications.Experience researching, integrating and applying new / emerging technologies. Experience in several of the following areas: information assurance, application security, IT service management, enterprise and business architecture. Desirable Experience in the field of IP. Language Essential Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English. Desirable Knowledge of other PCT publication languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish). Job Related Competencies Essential Advanced knowledge of Java, Java EE, XML, system architecture and web application design.Advanced knowledge of UNIX and database environments including Oracle, MySQL or similar.Sound knowledge of standard project management methodologies and frameworks such as PRINCE2, SCRUM and / or Agile.Excellent people management skills, with the ability to matrix manage project teams consisting of internal staff and on- and off-shore resources.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Desirable Knowledge of HTML.Vendor management skills, with the ability to develop, manage and control vendor contracts, relationships and performance for the efficient delivery of contracted products and services. Change management skills. 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: 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. 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 February 2018 rate of 81.6% P4 Annual salary $70,647 Post adjustment $57,648 Total Salary $128,295 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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