Associate Program Officer

The Associate Program Officer supports the implementation and mainstreaming of WIPO’s Development Agenda by assisting with Development Agenda projects and the substantive work of the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP). The role involves research, analysis, project monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and providing substantive support for meetings and communication activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of documentation, reports and other substantive materials for the Committee on Development and Intellectual Property (CDIP).
• Provide substantive support for the coordination and implementation of Development Agenda projects and activities, including their evaluation and mainstreaming in the work of the Organization.
• Carry out research and analysis, compile information and prepare reports, project documentation and other substantive inputs in support of Development Agenda projects and related activities.
• Monitor the implementation and progress of Development Agenda projects and activities, analyze relevant information, and document significant developments, decisions, deviations and follow-up actions.
• Support the implementation and follow-up of recommendations and action points arising from evaluations and reviews, as well as relevant decisions of the CDIP.
• Provide substantive, organizational and administrative support for CDIP sessions and other Development Agenda-related meetings, conferences.
• Participate in missions and awareness-raising activities, including the preparation of background materials and follow-up activities.
• Contribute to communication activities relating to the Development Agenda and maintain effective working contacts with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Member States and intergovernmental organizations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• First-level university degree in development studies, economics, international relations, law or related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in the field of IP, including experience obtained at the international level.
• Experience in supporting intergovernmental processes at an international level.
• Experience in supporting project implementation, monitoring, reporting and follow-up.
• Experience in capacity building and technical assistance (desirable).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages, in particular Spanish (desirable).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple work within established timeframes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Good knowledge of project management principles, practices, monitoring and reporting.
• Sound judgment; ability to quickly assess complex and fast-moving situations and developments.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information from different sources and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Good digital literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and the ability to effectively use internet-based tools and other digital technologies relevant to project implementation, information management and communication.
• Discretion and integrity with the ability to handle sensitive information and matters appropriately.

Skills

• Project Implementation
• Project Monitoring
• Project Reporting
• Intergovernmental Process Support
• Capacity Building
• Technical Assistance
• Development Studies
• International Relations
• Economic Analysis
• Research and Analysis
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Meeting Support
• Communications Skills
• Organizational Planning
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• Digital Literacy

Languages

English, Spanish