International Classifications Specialist (IP)

World Intellectual Property Organization; Genf; On-site; CHF 53,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva seeks a Classifications Officer to support the Nice, Vienna and Locarno classifications. The incumbent serves as a secretariat resource for committees and prepares documents for expert meetings.

The position requires a first-level university degree in a related field, at least six years’ experience with classification systems, and excellent English. It is a limited-term fixed-post of two years.

Qualifications

• First-level university degree in a related field.
• Studies related to intellectual property are desirable.
• Experience with international classification systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent WIPO in meetings of the Committees of Experts and Working Groups.
• Prepare proposals and documentation for consideration and draft sections of reports.
• Organize discussions on online systems and e-forum for classification revisions.
• Review documents and translations and provide training to examiners.
• Verify content against Committee decisions and coordinate website maintenance.
• Coordinate IT tool specifications and engage with IT experts.
• Support workplans, monitoring, and reports for the Section.
• Promote use of WIPO Global IP Services where applicable.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Six years experience

Organizing meetings

English proficiency

UN classifications knowledge

Education

First-level university degree

IP-related studies/certificate

Job description

World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva seeks a Classifications Officer to support the Nice, Vienna and Locarno classifications. The incumbent serves as a secretariat resource for committees and prepares documents for expert meetings.

The position requires a first-level university degree in a related field, at least six years’ experience with classification systems, and excellent English. It is a limited-term fixed-post of two years.