Principal Examiner - Geneve, Schweiz - World Intellectual Property Organization

World Intellectual Property Organization

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Geneve, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Madrid Operations Team 4, Madrid Operations Service, Madrid Operations Division, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector

Grade - P2

Contract Duration - 2 years

Duty Station :
CH-Geneva

Publication Date : 14-Feb-2024 Application Deadline : 12-Mar-2024, 5:59:00 PM

1.
Organizational Context
- a.
Organizational Setting
- b.
Purpose Statement
- c.
Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Operations Team 4.

2.
Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a. **Plan and distribute the work of the team and monitor the production, quality and performance of the team;

b. **Analyze the weekly and/or monthly statistical reports and takes appropriate decisions; make proposal for enhancing efficiency and timeliness of work output of the team; identify training needs and ensure that all staff are proficient in all tasks carried out by the team;

c. **Collaborate with the Team Coordinator to ensure that the working procedures comply with the set objectives for production and quality; identify and make proposals on how to improve the working procedures; liaise with the Quality and Training Section where necessary;

d. **Solve complicated cases and answer complex queries, guide team members in processing these; ensure communication of results and include these cases in training materials used for the team;

e. **Analyze and identify training needs; develop training programs both for internal staff as well as for stakeholders based on WIPO and national Offices' registration procedures; deliver training and participate in training seminars for the Madrid users and National Offices, as required;

f. **Contribute to the work on the manuals and the continuous update thereof;

g. **Assist the Team Coordinator in developing services to stakeholders (both internal and external) in answering their queries, requests for information and addressing general exchanges; ensure quality with respect to client-service in general and, in particular, through close supervision of the team mail box and by ensuring prompt and accurate follow-up;

h. **Replace the Team Coordinator in his/her absence, as required;

i. **Perform other related tasks, as necessary.

3.
Requirements

Education (Essential)

Firstlevel university degree.

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience in the area of trademarks.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in an Intellectual Property Office or comparable working environment.
Experience in managing projects.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages or languages of major user countries of the Madrid System.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge of the Madrid Agreement and Protocol concerning the International Registration of Marks.
Good communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Good IT skills for document processing, data management and data search.
Ability to work within the rules, regulations and procedures governing the area of work.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to spot irregularities.
Good time management and work organization skills.
Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
Ability to work on own initiative and with a marked sense of teamwork and shared responsibility.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

4.
Organizational Competencies

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.

5.
Information**
Annual salary:
P2
Annual salary

$49,254

Post adjustment

$45,609

Total Salary

$94,863

Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Please refer to WIPO's Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.- The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

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Additional background checks may be required.