IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:ย 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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This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.
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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 WIPO Academy in the Regional and National Development Sector.ย The WIPO Academy is the core entity in WIPO for training and capacity-building activities, particularly for developing countries, LDCs and countries with economies in transition.ย The Academy acts as an in-house center of excellence on training, including professional training; a catalyst for networks and partnerships to expand the range and impact of training opportunities at the national level; an open-access online clearing house of information on all WIPO training activities, tools and services; and a hub of virtual network of partners, experts and teachers in development-oriented IP training.ย Beneficiaries of the WIPO Academy services include decision-makers, government officials, officials of national intellectual property offices and societies for collective management of copyright and related rights, intellectual property practitioners, academics, students and other stakeholders.
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b.ย ย ย Purpose Statement
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The WIPO Academy Intellectual Property Training Institutions Programs (hereinafter, IPTIs Program) aims to create and consolidate national/regional self-sustaining training capacities to respond to local demand for IP knowledge in a tailored manner, focused on specific goals and priorities. In addition to the support for the establishment of new IPTIs, the WIPO Academy provides follow-up cooperation to established institutions to respond to their evolving needs, and collective resources to enhance their operations.
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c.ย ย ย Reporting Lines
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The incumbent works under the supervision of the Counsellor managing the IPTIs Program of the WIPO Academy.
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d.ย ย ย Work Relations
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The incumbent liaises with relevant government institutions, including national IP offices, IPTIs, permanent missions, academic institutions, in addition to the relevant colleagues in WIPO managing communication and marketing at the organizational level to ensure a consistent approach and alignment with organizational priorities and standards.ย He/she has regular contact with IP experts and consultants from different fields, including business, education, and digital marketing consultants.
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2.ย 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 Coordinate the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies for the WIPO Academy, and the IPTIs Program in particular, including providing regular recommendations for WIPO Academy IPTIs' social media presence;
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b.ย ย Design and coordinate the implementation of the communication plan for the WIPO Academy IPTIs' Network;
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c.ย ย Design and implement communication strategies for follow-up cooperation projects executed with established IPTIs, including South-South Cooperation projects;
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d.ย ย Manage the WIPO Academy website, including the relevant IPTIs webpages, in coordination with the Web Communications Section at WIPO, including content creation for different audiences;
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e.ย ย Manage the WIPO Academy's social media presence, and contribute to multimedia content showcasing the WIPO Academy, and the IPTIs Program, in coordination with the WIPO News and Media Division;
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f.ย ย ย Develop content for the website and social media for the WIPO Academy, and IPTIs Program (including reports, promotional material, news, feature stories editorial and social media content);
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g.ย ย Design IPTIs' data visualization proposals for reporting and promotion purposes; and Assist the WIPO Academy Programs with their communication and outreach needs;
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h.ย ย Liaise with in-house colleagues from the News and Media Division and the Information and Digital Outreach Division, and external partners' focal points on the development and dissemination of content to the relevant audiences in a timely manner;
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i.ย ย ย Represent the Organization at meetings, conferences, and other events in the area of IP education and training and deliver presentations related thereto;
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j.ย ย ย Provide advice and recommendations to the Counsellor managing the program on new paths of work;
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k.ย ย Perform other duties as required.
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3.ย ย ย ย ย Requirements
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Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in politics, international development, communications, media-related studies, international relations, or other related field.
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Experience (Essential)
At least six years of relevant professional work experience in the field of development and communications.
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Experience in international organizations/environment.
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Experience (Desirable)
Experience in projects related to IP education, youth, analytics.
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Language (Essential)
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.
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Language (Desirable)
Knowledge of another UN language, preferably good knowledge of French and spoken Arabic.
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Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Excellent organizational, project management and planning skills.
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Ability to provide leadership and develop managerial skills.
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Sound political judgment and capacity to work well with a range of actors.
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Analytical and conceptual skills.
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Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change, proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results.
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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.
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4.ย ย ย ย ย Organizational Competencies