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| Deputy Director (D.1) - ODG |
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The role of the Office of the Director General (ODG) is to support the Director General so as to enable him to fulfill all his functions smoothly and effectively and the Deputy Director will assist the Director of the ODG (Chef de Cabinet) in ensuring close coordination with program managers across the Organization, managing the work of the team, and delivering the following:
(a) strategic realignment of WIPO’s goals, structures and processes;
(b) strategic planning and evaluation of results; including improved coherence, quality and delivery of program objectives;
(c) productive coordination of cross-cutting issues between WIPO sectors and program managers;
(d) anticipation of new issues and policy challenges, and presentation of policy options to the Director General;
(e) advice to the Director General on communication with staff and external stakeholders;
(f) liaison with representatives of member states and other organizations on substantive, political and procedural questions.
(g) other administrative, representational and organizational tasks as required. |
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Bachelors Degree
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15 years + |
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French : Speak / Write Fluently
English : Speak / Write Fluently
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open-ended |
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200`000 - 300`000 (Annual salary) CHF |
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International |
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Geneva |
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(a) University degree.
(b) At least 15 years’ experience of international diplomacy, policy formulation and strategic planning, including at least five years at a senior level, either within a national administration or intergovernmental organization. Strong performance record across a range of functions is required.
(c) Proven management and organizational skills; ability to manage a multi-cultural team while discharging a diverse work-load under pressure.
(d) Effective communicator; high level representational, facilitation and negotiating skills in an international context.
(e) Intellectual versatility and sound political judgment.
(f) Wide knowledge of international intellectual property issues; in-depth understanding of the work of WIPO.
(g) Familiarity with the activities and procedures of the United Nations system highly desirable. Experience of working with industry and NGOs an advantage.
(h) Discretion and integrity.
(i) Excellent written and spoken English or French, with fluency in the other. Working knowledge of at least one other UN language an advantage. |
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest. |
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WIPO
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