Director

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

 

 

1. Organizational Setting

    

   The post is located in the Information and Promotion Division (IPD) of the Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector. IPD is responsible for the provision of information on and promotion of the Madrid System with a view to fostering increased engagement in, and use of, the System.  IPD is also responsible for the Madrid helpline and providing input into the design of new digital services for users of the System.

    

2. Purpose Statement

    

   The incumbent is responsible for directing the planning, development, implementation and management of the Division's information, promotional, digital and customer service activities, including its human resources administration, budget, planning and financial management.

    

3. Reporting Lines

    

   The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Director of the Madrid Registry.

    

    

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.  Direct the Division's portfolio of work and take overall management responsibility for its human and financial resources, determining priorities and allocating resources for the timely and quality delivery of work products in accordance with results-based management principles;  ensure that key risks are identified, assessed and managed for the achievement of agreed results and that risk management is embedded in all core processes and functions.

 

b.  Oversee the planning, development, coordination and implementation of strategies and projects to promote\:  (1) more effective use of the Madrid System by the private sector, including trademark owners and agents;  (2) wider recognition, acceptance and effective use of the Madrid System by existing Contracting Parties.

 

c.  Develop the Division's reliance on data-driven and digital promotion strategies.

 

d.  Oversee the development of an informal network of users with a view to seeking their input for the further development of the Madrid System and the services offered by the Madrid Registry.

 

e.  Develop Madrid Registry customer service plans, and direct their implementation, to ensure effective support for users of the Madrid System.

 

f.   Oversee contributions to the activities aimed at providing users of the Madrid System with an effective range of online tools and resources to enable greater self-service options.

 

g.  Oversee the development and coordination of information sessions, seminars, workshops and other capacity building activities in respect of the above.

 

h.  Liaise with other divisions in the Registry and key sectors as well as concerned divisions in the Organization on joint activities in respect of the above.

 

i.   Ensure the provision of quality support and timely advice on promotion of the effective use of the Madrid system to all stakeholders in cooperation with other divisions in the Registry.

 

j.   Represent the Organization at high-level meetings and conferences;  advocate the Madrid System through strategic engagement with key stakeholders.

 

k.  Perform other duties as required.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in marketing, communications, international relations, business administration or other relevant discipline.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

Experience

Essential

At least fifteen years of relevant professional experience including in the field of intellectual property rights or commercial branding.  At least eight years of experience at a managerial level.

 

Desirable

Experience within a national or regional IP office of a member of the Madrid System.

 

Language

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

 

Desirable

Knowledge of other UN languages or languages of major user countries of the Madrid System.

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Familiarity with intellectual property and its relationship with commercial branding activities.

 

Strong management and leadership skills.

 

Demonstrated sound political judgment and capacity to work well with a range of WIPO stakeholders, including high-ranking officials from Contracting Parties and various other institutions, as well as senior private sector representatives.

 

Good understanding of WIPO strategic priorities, implementation constraints and opportunities, with a strong emphasis on support to countries.

 

Excellent communication, networking, public presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate complex subject matter to non-specialists and to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change.  Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results.

 

 

 

1.  Communicating effectively.

2.  Showing team spirit.

3.  Demonstrating integrity.

4.  Valuing diversity.

5.  Producing results.

6.  Showing service orientation.

7.  Seeing the big picture.

8.  Seeking change and innovation.

9.  Developing yourself and others.

 

 

 

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 July 2019 rate of 71,0%.

 

D1
Annual salary	$99,595
Post adjustment	$70,712
Total Salary	$170,307
Currency USD

 

 

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.

 

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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.