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   1.     Organizational Context

  
a.    Organizational Setting

  
The post is located in the Department for Development Cooperation of the Regional and National Development Sector.

  
The Senior Coordinator is responsible for proposing the strategic guidelines of the technical assistance provided to developed countries, developing countries, countries in transition and least-developed countries in the field of copyright and related rights.

  
b.    Purpose Statement

  
The Senior Coordinator works closely with the Directors of Regional Divisions to analyze the needs of countries in the field of copyright and related rights, to allow for the development of a meaningful, adequate and impactful cooperation agenda, in accordance with the WIPO Results Framework.

  
c.    Reporting Lines

  
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation.

  
d.    Work Relations

  
The Senior Coordinator works closely the Copyright and Creative Industries Sector on substantive copyright issues.

  

   2.      Duties and Responsibilities

  
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

  
a.   Provide strategic guidance, support, and advice to the Regional Divisions on the design, programming, budgeting, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of technical assistance and capacity building projects and activities in the field of copyright and related rights. 

  
b.   In coordination with Regional Divisions, provide strategic policy advice to Member States with respect to the incorporation of copyright and related rights. 

  
c.   Liaise closely with Regional Divisions and WIPO work areas including the Copyright and Creative Industries Sector and other Sectors in driving forward the implementation of WIPO's mandate with respect to copyright and related rights. 

  
d.   Provide strategic guidance, support and advice to the Regional Divisions, in coordination with the News and Media Division, on the effective communication of the impact of projects and activities concerning copyright and related rights for growth and development around the world. 

  
e.   Represent the Department and Sector at technical assistance and capacity building programs and other related international and national meetings, seminars, or conferences. 

  
f.    Provide strategic advice for the strengthening of meaningful alliances and partnerships with Member States, organizations and associations and the private sector on issues relating to technical assistance in the field of copyright and related rights. 
    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 

  
g.   Perform such other duties as required. 

  

   3.      Requirements

  
Education (Essential)
Advanced university degree in law, economics, international relations, development studies or related discipline. A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  
Experience (Essential)
At least ten years' relevant professional work experience in international cooperation, development or related area, including substantive experience in activities in the field of copyright and related rights.

  
Experience (Desirable)
Experience with Results-Based Management and project management.

  
Experience in the field of IP cooperation for development.

  
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

  
Language (Desirable)
Knowledge of other official UN languages.

  
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Excellent strategic and analytical thinking.

  
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

  
Excellent coordination skills and ability to advise, lead, motivate and coordinate diverse and multicultural teams.

  
Sound judgment, tact, discretion and an excellent understanding and appreciation of diplomatic processes and sensitivities.

  
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

  
Excellent analytical abilities and the ability to identify synergies and strategic opportunities to further mandate implementation, including across geographic regions.

  
Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change.

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

  
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.
 






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





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