Intellectual Property Digital Collaboration Coordinator

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:  please note 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.

a.        Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Standards Section of the International Classifications and Standards Division.
This Section is responsible for the Committee on WIPO Standards (CWS) that provides a forum to adopt new or revised WIPO Standards, policies, recommendations, and statements of principle relating to intellectual property (IP) data, global information system-related matters, information services on the global system, data dissemination and documentation. This Section leads or supports the development of WIPO Standards by subject matter experts nominated by WIPO Member States and other stakeholders.
This Section is also responsible for the organization of leadership dialogue on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that provides a forum for ICT or digital leaders of IP offices and the IP industry to discuss matters related to ICT and IP, including digital strategies and policies, digital solutions, IP data, implications of emerging technologies for IP administration and related services.

b.        Purpose Statement

The main role of the incumbent is to coordinate and contribute to the activities of WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue and relevant CWS Task Forces through substantive insights into IP administration and IP information processes, including the coordination of technical or policy discussions among WIPO Member States in relation to IP and ICT including digital strategies and policies, digital solutions, IP data, implications of emerging technologies for IP administration and services; the management of relevant research and analysis of various practices of Member States; and the provision or coordination of professional and policy advice and technical assistance for capacity building of IP offices on related matters.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Standards Section.

d.        Work Relations

The incumbent works in close coordination with members of Infrastructure and Platforms Sector, external stakeholders and other areas of WIPO including Administration, Finance and Management Sector, Patents and Technology Sector, Brand and Designs Sector and Regional and National Development Sector IP offices of Member States and other stakeholders in IP community.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.  Participate in the organization through preparing substantive proposals and the preparation of working documents for consideration by WIPO ICT Leadership Dialogue meetings, including the review and evaluation of proposals from Member States, and the facilitation of discussions with concerned stakeholders; Manage the follow-up of the meetings such as collaborative projects with IP offices and other stakeholders;

b.  Lead or support discussions of relevant CWS Task Forces dealing with ICT related matters such as IP data and digital solutions through providing technical advice and substantial insights to the professionals and experts of IP offices and IP industry;

c.  Gather and analyze data and insights on the strategies, policies and practices of IP offices and IP industry in relation to digital transformation including the use of emerging technologies for IP businesses through facilitating discussions and deploying surveys;

d.  Identify opportunities to strengthen collaborations among IP offices, establish or coordinate the public and private partnership in the area of ICT and IP, and explore global cooperative projects among IP offices and other stakeholders;

e.  Keep abreast of developments in strategies and policies related to IP data and IP information systems including the use of emerging technologies, liaise with concerned work units throughout WIPO and other stakeholders in order to coordinate efforts and identify opportunities for developing or enhancing related recommendations for the IP community;

f.   Represent WIPO at meetings, seminars, training courses and exhibitions convened by Member States, industry groups and other stakeholders in relation to digital transformation related cooperation; and

g.  Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in information technology or other closely related fields.

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in information technology/international relations or other closely related fields

Experience (Essential)

At least six years of progressive professional experience in the areas of IP information, digital transformation or emerging technologies, including experience in coordinating cooperative ICT projects for IP businesses with external partners.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in coordinating discussions or chairing meetings relating to IP information systems at an international level.

Experience in the preparation of recommendations or policies relating to digital tools, IP data, and IP information systems in collaboration with different stakeholders.

Experience in the activities related to the CWS, including its Task Forces.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge of intellectual property.

Excellent coordination skills with various stakeholders.

Excellent knowledge of digital transformation technologies and their implication to IP ecosystem.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of IP data and IP information systems.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work within strict time constraints and to meet deadlines.

Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English.

Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensibility and respect for diversity.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Proactivity in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results.

Good knowledge of WIPO Standards and the CWS activities.

Good knowledge of project management.

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.

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:

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 May 2025 rate of 81.4%

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.