The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property policy, services, information and cooperation. A specialized agency of the United Nations, WIPO assists its 188 member states in developing a balanced international IP legal framework to meet society’s evolving needs.

WIPO engages individuals under ICS (Individual Contractor Services) contracts, who are experts in a specific field, as external resources to work in areas such as IP for development, copyright, IP services, translation and strategic projects. An ICS agreement is a non-staff contract and is not subject to WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules.

Objective
To research, organizationally contextualize and implement mechanisms so the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) can increase staff awareness and knowledge of the safety and security services, so as to foster an inclusive and robust organizational security culture. Further this role will adhere to the mandate, requirements and ethos of WIPO and remain compliant with relevant United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) standards.
Profile

Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, business administration, political/social science or international relations.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience in communications, advocacy and/or public relations at an internationally mandated organization (UN, IO, GO, INGO). These attributes may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of three (3) years with an advanced university degree (five (5) years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in UN, IO or INGO is required. Alternate experience in a governmental development agency.

Program Management/Leadership
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive advancement reflecting escalating responsibility and work-stream development is required.
Prior experience working within a team environment that share varied backgrounds, experiences and/or profiles.

If you are interested in joining WIPO as an individual contractor and meet the requirements of the position, we encourage you to apply. The deadline is October 6, 2016.

For complete details on the vacancy and submission of application, please log on to https://wipo.taleo.net/careersection/wp_03/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en