Associate Legal and Program Officer

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 Context

a.    Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Copyright Management Division (CMD) of the Copyright and Creative Industries Sector (CCIS). CMD proposes policy objectives, designs and executes programs and activities for the establishment, and strengthening of copyright management systems.  Working closely with Governments, professional organizations and other stakeholders, the Division provides advisory services, technical assistance and IT solutions.  The Division also leads and implements public-private partnerships, including the Accessible Books Consortium and WIPO for Creators.

b.    Purpose Statement

The main role of the incumbent is to contribute to the Organization’s legal and other technical assistance and support to Member States to strengthen their copyright management systems and to the implementation of project-based initiatives, with a focus on effective, efficient and impactful copyright and related rights collective management solutions.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Legal and Program Officer, CMD.

2.      Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Plan and prepare initial drafts of legal and/or administrative documents related to copyright and related rights management, including project papers, studies, memoranda, correspondence, and other types of documents as requested;

b.   Draft the initial version of legislative advice related to collective management of copyright and related rights, and assist in providing requested advice to WIPO Member States on these topics;

c.   Support and carry out skills development, knowledge transfer and other technical assistance activities for Member States, Collective Management Organizations and other stakeholders on copyright and related rights management;

d.   Prepare project and meeting documents and manage, execute and monitor the operation of approved projects and events; draft reports, including implementation and financial reports;

e.   Conduct research and analyze copyright management related legal and operational frameworks;

f.    Undertake surveys, collect information and data and contribute to their analysis;

g.   Maintain databases and other information management and reporting systems;

h.   Perform other related duties as required.

3.      Requirements

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in law.

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in copyright and related rights law, ideally with a specialization in collective rights management.

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level.

Experience working in the field of copyright or related rights management and the creative industries.

Experience (Desirable)

At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of copyright or related rights and the creative industries.

Experience conducting research and providing legal advice and services in the field of copyright and related rights.

Experience working on results-driven and impactful projects at the international, regional or national level.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirable)

Proficiency in other UN official languages.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge of the international copyright legal framework.

Ability to design and conduct research and analyze defined aspects of legal issues.

Ability to present information clearly and logically in written and verbal form.

Ability to organize and coordinate projects or aspects of projects in order to work toward defined results.

Excellent analytical, organizational and drafting 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.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and the internet.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Project management skills.

4.      Organizational Competencies

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Showing team spirit.

3.     Demonstrating integrity.