Title of Assignment: Project Manager

Name of unit/sector: Technology Information Section, IP for Innovators Department (IPID)

Place of Assignment: Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration of assignment: 6 months, with possibility of extension

1. Objective of the assignment

– Coordinate the development and maintenance of Department’s knowledge resources and tools (i.e. WIPO INSPIRE, eTISC and TISC Project and Performance Management (TPPM) platform)
– Coordinate program analysis, project management, and partnership development in support of IPID activities, in particular in the areas of access to knowledge, information and knowledge management, social networking, and user and public outreach.

2. Deliverables/services 

The consultant will perform the following principal duties:

a. Analyze and assess stakeholder needs and gaps with respect to information and knowledge resources in the areas of innovation and technology support, technology transfer, and IP commercialization, in particular among Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) and technology transfer offices and structures, and develop and/or recommend content for new information and knowledge resources in the above-mentioned areas.

b. Identify and pursue opportunities for developing new information and knowledge resources in the areas of innovation and technology support, technology transfer, and IP commercialization and improve existing resources in these areas.

c. Manage projects and activities for developing, maintaining, and improving information and knowledge resources in the areas of innovation and technology support, technology transfer, and IP commercialization, including WIPO INSPIRE, WIPO Patent Database Reports, WIPO Patent Register Portal, and eTISC knowledge sharing platform.

d. Conceive, plan and organize activities for developing partnerships for access to patent databases and scientific and technical content, within the framework of the Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) and Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) programs.

e. Represent WIPO in partnership committees and working groups related to innovation support, in particular within the framework of the Access to Research for Development and Innovation (ARDI) and Access to Specialized Patent Information (ASPI) programs, and contribute to the training activities with different stakeholders by preparing and presenting model training resources.

f. Develop, plan and organize promotional and training activities to promote the adoption and effective use of information and knowledge resources in the areas of innovation and technology support, technology transfer, and IP commercialization and resources made available through the ARDI and ASPI programs.

g. Perform such other related duties as required.

3. Reporting

The consultant will report to Head of Technology Information Section.

4.  Profile

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in business administration, public administration, management, international relations, law, natural sciences, engineering, information and communication technology, or related field.

Desirable

Certification in project management and in business analysis.

Experience (Essential)

At least six years of relevant professional experience including in developing information and/or knowledge resources in the area of intellectual property.

Desirable

Experience in providing training.
Experience working in an international environment and/or in the public sector.
Experience in project management.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Desirable

Ability to work in other UN official languages

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of intellectual property, in particular patents.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to draft and deliver presentations to various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Adaptability to new environments, tasks and demands.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with ICT technical teams in the areas of system development and maintenance.

Desirable

Knowledge of the use of intellectual property for innovation, including one or more of the following areas: technology and innovation support, technology transfer, IP commercialization.
5. Duration of contract and payment

6 months, from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025.

Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs (daily rate).