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a.    Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Copyright Development Division, Copyright and Creative Industries Sector. The Copyright Development Division is responsible for the provision of technical assistance and capacity building programs and projects for developing countries in the field of copyright and related rights and for coordinating the interface of the WIPO Copyright and Creative Industries Sector with developing country member states in the field. The aim is to help these countries in using the copyright system to extract greater economic value from their cultural and other creative works.

The Division provides advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance in relation to the implementation of WIPO’s copyright and related rights partnership programs at the national, sub- regional, regional, inter-regional and international levels. The Division also coordinates some of the Organization’s public-private partnership activities in the copyright and related rights field, including the Publishers Circle as well as CDIP projects.

b.    Purpose Statement

The incumbent assists in the design and implementation of technical assistance and capacity building programs and projects in relation to the Organization’s cooperation for development mandates with the objective of developing, implementing and monitoring sustainable programs and activities designed to enhance and promote the use of copyright and intellectual property for economic, social and cultural development in the countries.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Program Management Officer, Copyright Development Division, Copyright and Creative Industries Sector.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Assist in the design, planning, organization and follow-up of results-oriented seminars, workshops, and other capacity building programs on copyright and related rights, including preparation of programs and documents, in particular French and Portuguese speaking African countries.

b.   Monitor developments and carry out legal research on subjects related to international and national copyright and related rights, including topics related to copyright in the digital environment.

c.   Participate in the analysis of the needs of countries or groups of countries for development activities/programs/projects within their national strategies for the establishment/modernization of functioning and efficient copyright systems.

d.   Follow-up on specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems, propose actions to expedite project and service delivery, and identify and track follow-up actions.

e.   Develop tools and presentations for use in awareness raising about copyright, among young people. Develop basic training for professionals in the various creative industries as needed and as part of the country’s national strategy.

f.    Participate in the design and development of new innovative collaborative formats to implement CDD’s activities with concrete impacts, focusing on new groups such as youth, SMEs and women.

g.   Contribute to the preparation of various written reports, as may be needed, including drafting, reviewing and revising sections or portions of project assessment/budget documents, background papers, communication materials, as needed, as well as contribute to the work plan exercises of the Division.

h.   Undertake research and surveys, collect, analyze, organize and present data as requested.

i.    Coordinate the organization of consultative meetings and other conferences, including in the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.

j.    Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in law, economics, international relations, development studies or a related discipline.

Education (Desirable)

Project management qualification.

IP studies.

Experience (Essential)

At least three years’ relevant professional experience at the national or international level, including in the field of technical assistance, capacity building or development.

Experience with and knowledge of the social, economic and legal systems of developing or least- developed countries.

Experience working in the field of intellectual property.

Experience (Desirable)

Project management experience.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English or French and a good knowledge of the other language.

Good knowledge of Portuguese.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Knowledge of the international IP system. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.

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.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Good knowledge of project management methodologies.

1.    Communicating effectively.

2.    Showing team spirit.

3.    Demonstrating integrity.

4.    Valuing diversity.

5.    Producing results.

6.    Showing service orientation.

7.    Seeing the big picture.

8.    Seeking change and innovation.

9.    Developing yourself and others.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the January 2024 rate of 92.6%.

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.