Position description
Organizational Setting
The post is located in the Division for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Department for Development Cooperation in the Regional and National Development Sector.
The Sector serves as a diplomatic, political, and operational gateway for all Member States (MSs) of the Organization from Latin American Countries; facilitating two-way communication and cooperation across WIPO; supporting MSs in the development and implementation of policy in the context of effective IP ecosystems; and strengthening the capacity of MSs and stakeholders in the use of IP as a tool for growth and development. Technical assistance is provided in close cooperation with relevant WIPO sectors. They are aimed at facilitating the use of IP by stakeholders for social, cultural and economic development.
The Division provides and manages the Organization's policy documents and, advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance programs from Latin American Countries, the regional, sub-regional and inter-regional levels, in coordination with other Sectors of the Organization.
Purpose Statement
The incumbent is responsible for managing and providing oversight and quality control of the Division's activities, with the aim of ensuring the timely, effective and efficient achievement of the expected results, in accordance with the Program and Budget, annual work plans and related performance indicators and targets.
The Director serves as the primary interface for providing advice, managing the technical assistance portfolio, and contributing to the impactful implementation of the Organization's objective of supporting the use of intellectual property (IP) as a tool for growth and development in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation of the Regional and National Development Sector.
Work Relations
The incumbent maintains a wide range of relationships with strategic partners of the IP and innovation ecosystem, including government organizations, permanent delegations, IP offices, academic institutions, traditional communities, producer groups, NGOs, IGOs, creators, innovators, and the private sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
- Lead work to strengthen WIPO's political engagement with government authorities by providing expert advice and relevant information on the economic, social and cultural contexts of the Latin America and the Caribbean region, with a special focus on their IP innovation, and creative ecosystems;
- Lead the Division's portfolio of work and have overall responsibility for the management of its human and financial resources, identifying priorities and allocating resources for the timely and quality delivery of work products in accordance with the management models and schemes adopted by the Department for all regional Divisions;
- Determine priorities, allocate resources for the timely and quality delivery of work products per results-based management principles, ensuring that key risks are identified, assessed and managed for the achievement of agreed KPIs and targets, prepare budget proposals for the unit, lead improvement initiatives, promote innovative solutions, and ensure program objectives are met;
- Lead the design, management and implementation of new path-breaking multi-dimensional development cooperation initiatives and projects, in order to tailor-fit to selected countries and/or situations;
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships through the engagement with national, regional or sub-regional organizations, both in the public and private sectors, in order to promote and deliver cooperation in various areas of IP, innovation, and creativity, and facilitate the creation of value among users, including SMEs, innovators, creators, and communities;
- 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;
- Manage and contribute to key issues relating to the design, development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of IP policies, national IP strategies, country plans and development cooperation programs, in line with WIPO's results-based management framework;
- Establish effective coordination mechanisms between the Division for Latin America and the Caribbean and other parts of WIPO to ensure the delivery of relevant and impactful technical assistance;
- Oversee the management of extra-budgetary resources or Funds-in-Trust, negotiate with funders, and reconcile funders' goals with the development priorities of countries in the region as well as the Program and Budget targets and performance goals of the Organization;
- Represent the Organization and participate in various regional, sub-regional and/or national forums, meetings and seminars;
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements
Education (Essential)
- Advanced university degree in law, economics, international relations, development studies or related 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 15 years of progressive professional experience in the field of intellectual property and policymaking, international cooperation, and development;
- Experience with and knowledge of the social, economic and legal systems of one or several sub-regions covering the LAC region;
- Proven experience leading and managing projects;
- Proven experience leading and managing teams and resources.
Experience (Desirable)
- Experience with results-based management;
- Experience in developing and implementing IP and innovation national policies and/or strategies;
- Experience with the administration of national or regional IP offices and/or the development of national or regional innovation ecosystems.
Language (Essential)
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Spanish.
Language (Desirable)
- Good knowledge of other official UN languages preferably Portuguese and/or French.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
- Good knowledge of RBM and managing results in a cost-efficient manner;
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Excellent people and resource management skills;
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills;
- Demonstrated familiarity of at least one of WIPO's Global registration systems, such as the PCT, Madrid, and The Hague or of issues connected to the creative economy or cultural industries;
- Excellent diplomatic, representation and communication skills, including in an international context, and an ability to deliver messages effectively to diverse audiences;
- Strong political judgement, discretion and integrity;
- Digital savviness with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn new digital tools.
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)
- Familiarity with national or regional level policy planning, formulation and implementation.
Organizational Competencies
- Communicating effectively;
- Showing team spirit;
- Demonstrating integrity;
- Valuing diversity;
- Producing results;
- Showing service orientation;
- Seeing the big picture;
- Seeking change and innovation;
- Developing yourself and others.
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