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1. ย ย ย Organizational Context
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a.ย ย ย Organizational Setting
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Coordinating with other vertical and horizontal WIPO sectors, the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector (IES) is responsible for helping Member States develop their IP and innovation ecosystems to drive enterprise and economic growth. IES is also responsible for providing support for researchers and innovators, as well as enterprises, including SMEs, in IP commercialization and otherwise using IP for business growth; issues relating to the emergence of IP as an asset class; and the development of advisory expertise in these and related areas, for example, in national IP strategies.
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Within IES, the position is located in the Internet Dispute Resolution Section of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, which is a resource center for the resolution of IP disputes between private parties through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. The Center's areas of activity are covered by the External Relations Section, the IP Disputes Section, the Business Development and Digital Copyright and Content Disputes Section, and the Internet Dispute Resolution Section. The Internet Dispute Resolution Section is responsible for the administration of domain name disputes filed under different policies and various related aspects of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS), as well as selected policy developments as they relate to Internet dispute resolution.
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b.ย ย ย Purpose Statement
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The incumbent provides senior legal and operational supervision in connection with the Center's Internet dispute resolution services.
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c.ย ย ย Reporting Lines
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The incumbent reports to the Head of the Internet Dispute Resolution Section.
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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 Planning, supervising and reviewing the work of Legal Staff at lower levels, including planning the Section's work and allocating resources in accordance with results-based management principles.
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b.ย ย Providing legal advice and operational supervision on all aspects of the administration of domain name cases, including authoritative advice on the handling of complex and contentious legal issues.
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c.ย ย Overseeing (i) the appointment of external WIPO neutrals, (ii) the precedential examination of decisions in legal cases and supervising the organization of such review procedures, and (iii) the availability of case-related resources.
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d.ย ย Developing and managing relations with users of the WIPO Center's Internet dispute resolution services, and with relevant external organizations, including national domain name registries and registrars.
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e.ย ย Contributing to the development and implementation of effective IT applications to support case administration, including case management databases and online user facilities, liaising with relevant WIPO colleagues.
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f.ย ย ย Supervising the development and implementation of Internet dispute resolution policies.
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g.ย ย Consulting with counterparts in other organizations including developing contacts and enhancing collaboration with relevant authorities, organizations, and Member States.
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h.ย ย Representing the Organization at national and international meetings. Designing, implementing and participating in advisory and promotional activities.
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i.ย ย ย Undertaking studies and reviewing research and drafts and examining precedents on legal issues relating to the functions, structure and activities of the Section.
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j.ย ย ย Performing other related duties as required.
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3.ย ย ย ย ย Requirements
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Education (Essential)
Advanced university degree in law. A first-level university degree in law plus an additional two years of relevant professional experience in addition to the essential experience mentioned below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Education (Desirable)
Advanced university degree in law with specialization in international commercial arbitration and/or intellectual property.
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Experience (Essential)
At least seven years of professional experience, preferably in intellectual property law or alternative dispute resolution in a law firm or in an administering institution.
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Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of English.
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Language (Desirable)
Ability to work in additional WIPO languages.
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Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Thorough understanding of the policies and procedures that apply to domain name dispute resolution.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and a good understanding of legal developments relevant to the area of work.
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Outstanding management, organizational, communication and drafting skills.
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A good understanding of the use of information technology in the context of dispute resolution processes.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and ability to maintain working relations in a multi-cultural environment.
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Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to adapt to and work with new technologies.
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4.ย ย ย ย ย Organizational Competencies
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1.ย ย ย Communicating effectively.
2.ย ย ย Showing team spirit.
3.ย ย ย Demonstrating integrity.
4.ย ย ย Valuing diversity.
5.ย ย ย Producing results.
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