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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicantโs location.
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1.ย ย ย Organizational Context
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a.ย ย ย Organizational Setting
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The post is located in the Division for Asia and the Pacific, Department for Development Cooperation, Regional and National Development Sector (RNDS). The Division serves as WIPOโs primary gateway to 38 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, including 28 developing countries, 10 least-developed countries, with 17 countries considered as small island developing states and five as landlocked least-developed countries. Operating within the Department for Development Cooperation under the Regional and National Development Sector, the Division collaborates across all Sectors of the Organization and WIPO External offices in the region, to engage with diverse stakeholders - including intellectual property offices, government agencies, regional institutions, and private sector partners - to design and deliver impactful, customized technical assistance programs. Through its work, the Division contributes to strategic goals of the Organization to leverage all kinds of intellectual property as catalysts for sustainable growth and inclusive development.
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b.ย ย ย Purpose Statement
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The incumbent contributes to the implementation of the Divisionโs workplan in alignment with the Organizationโs vision and strategic objectives by fostering effective collaboration within the Sector countries, assisting and supporting the management of IP initiatives that reflect Member States' priorities, and providing key support to the Divisionโs operations and initiatives. The incumbent shall be responsible for a number of assigned countries in the region for the purpose of providing technical assistance and support for IP stakeholders, assisting the country desk officers, the Director of the Division and the Senior Director of the Sector.
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c.ย ย ย ย Reporting Lines
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The Program Officer works under the overall supervision of the Director of the Division.
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d.ย ย ย Work Relations
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The incumbent works closely with Division colleagues and collaborates across the Organization and with external stakeholders, particularly Member States, to implement the Departmentโs mandate and program of work.
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2.ย ย ย ย Duties and Responsibilities
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The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
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a.ย ย Support country desk officers and project managers by assessing assigned countriesโ economic, social, and political contexts and contributing to the design and implementation of results-oriented, cost-effective IP initiatives and skills-building programs.
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b.ย ย Plan and support execution of IP-related inter-regional initiatives, under south-south, north-south, and/or triangular frameworks including through the identification of synergies within and amongst regions.
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c.ย ย Work closely with other WIPO areas to ensure smooth information flow and the implementation of organizational and sector-wide instructions, while reviewing and following up on Division-led IP initiatives to ensure alignment with the Department and Sector mandates.
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d.ย ย Initiate and produce data and information collection and assist in the preparation of the Divisionโs managerial reports including program of work and budget proposals, WIPO performance reports, and the annual budget and workplan.
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e.ย ย Actively promote accession to WIPO treaties and contribute to growing the use of WIPO Global IP Services, including PCT, Madrid and the Hague, in the region.
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f.ย ย ย Organize and prepare meetings, visits, briefings, speeches, talking points, and other documents for Senior Managementโs engagements with stakeholders in and outside Geneva, ensuring timely coordination and follow-up on commitments.
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g.ย ย Prepare official and diplomatic correspondence including letters, and notes verbales according to international protocol standards and WIPO administrative requirements.
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h.ย ย Assist in the implementation of the Divisionโs communication strategy, support media outreach efforts. Provide regular updates on the Divisionโs achievements and initiatives.
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i.ย ย ย Participate in country missions and stakeholder meetings to represent WIPO, provide guidance, and gather feedback to support effective project management and strategic decision-making.
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j.ย ย ย Perform other related duties as required.
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3.ย ย ย ย Requirements