Program Officer

World Intellectual Property Organization; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 369.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international organization is seeking a Program Officer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This role involves providing technical guidance for IP initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing project execution. The candidate should have a first-level university degree, at least six years of experience in intellectual property, and proficiency in both Portuguese and English. An annual salary of 368,837 BRL is offered, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the local IP ecosystem.

Qualificações

• Minimum six years of relevant professional experience in intellectual property.
• Experienced in project design and management in the IP sector.
• Proficient in both Portuguese and English.

Responsabilidades

• Research, analyze and propose new project opportunities relating to IP.
• Design and implement capacity building programs for stakeholders.
• Liaise with Brazilian authorities and key national stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Knowledge of copyright and creative economy

Project management

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Formação académica

First-level university degree in law, economics, international relations, development studies

Advanced university degree in related fields or specialization in IP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE

please notice that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the WIPO Brazil Office (WBO).

The WBO is part of a network of WIPO External Offices that add clear value, efficiency and effectiveness to the delivery of WIPO's programs, in line with its Strategic Goals and Results Framework, in a coordinated and complimentary way with WIPO Headquarters.

The WBO assists the Brazilian government, IP professionals, creators, innovators, businesses and communities in Brazil create value from IP through the use of WIPO treaties, services and global databases, platforms, tools, and products, as well as through the design and implementation of impactful projects and initiatives on the ground. The WBO also works to increase awareness on the importance of strengthening the Brazilian IP and Innovation ecosystem for economic, social and cultural development.

b. Purpose Statement

The Program Officer is responsible for providing technical guidance and supporting the development and implementation of project-based initiatives for Brazil. The Program Officer is responsible for ensuring close liaison and cooperation with the Brazilian authorities and other stakeholders in the country to extend the reach and impact of WIPO's support at the national, institutional and community level. The Program Officer also supports the Director of the WBO in ensuring the efficient and effective operations and management of the Office and its close and integrated functioning with WIPO Headquarters.

c. Reporting Lines

The Program Officer works under the supervision of the Director of the WBO.

d. Work Relations

The Program Officer liaises closely with Sectors, Divisions and work units in Headquarters, in particular with the Department of Development Cooperation and the Division for External Offices Coordination, connecting WIPO's cooperation assistance modalities, services, databases, tools, platforms and products with beneficiaries in Brazil in a coordinated, effective and efficient manner.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and analyze specific data on how IP could support the development priorities for Brazil, identify new project opportunities, formulate and present project proposals providing technical and substantive input, and manage and monitor the administrative and operational activities of approved projects.
• Design and implement capacity building programs and activities providing financial and technical support for such initiatives, coordinate with different sectors within the Organization and with external stakeholders and partners.
• Engage with the Brazilian authorities and key national stakeholders (such as business associations, universities and research institutions, professional associations and representative bodies, civil society, innovators and creators) to design and implement projects and activities that address national needs across the country.
• Liaise with United Nations institutions in Brazil on matters of common system interest to build synergies for mandate implementation.
• Represent WIPO at national meetings and participate in missions and briefings to identify opportunities for and further mandate implementation.
• Prepare reports and documents, including performance updates, progress on mandate implementation, financial results, as well as internal memoranda, draft agreements and other working documents to support reporting requirements.
• Promote WIPO’s strategies and plans that would ensure greater and more effective use of WIPO’s Global IP services through targeted outreach to existing and potential users and establishment of partnerships.
• Assist in the administration and management of the Office, including contributing to the monitoring of financial flows in line with organizational rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

3. Requirements

Education (Essential)

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

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in the above fields or a specialization in IP.

Experience (Essential)

• At least six years' relevant professional experience in intellectual property, including copyright and creative economy.
• Experience in project design and management.
• Experience working with the Brazilian IP, innovation, and creative ecosystem.
• Professional experience in international cooperation programs.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese and English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other UN language preferably Spanish.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

• Competent understanding and use of RBM frameworks in planning, monitoring, and evaluating projects and programmatic activities.
• Ability to coordinate full project/program lifecycles, including administration of budget and financial resources.
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational abilities, and planning skills, with a focus on effective progress tracking and reporting.
• Strong digital literacy and adaptability in using a wide range of tools and platforms.
• Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to work with tact and discretion.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment and with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take initiative while respecting Organizational regulations and rules.
• Familiarity with IP concepts, including copyright and industrial property, and their relevance in project contexts.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

• Good understanding of WIPO’s international registration systems.

4. 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.

5. Information

Mobility

WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization. Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual Salary

National Professional Officers (NPOs) are recruited locally in the country of the duty station. NPO shall normally be nationals of the country of the duty station.

Annual salary: 368,837 BRL (Total Net)

Salaries and allowances are paid in local currency. Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

• Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions. The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term. S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.
• This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).
• This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.
• 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 your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

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.