Job Description - PCT Information Officer (24402-FT)
PCT User Resources Section, PCT Legal and User Relations Division, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector
Grade - P3
Contract Duration - 2 years *
Duty Station
CH-Geneva
Publication Date
28-Jan-2025
Application Deadline
24-Feb-2025, 10:59:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
1. Organizational Context
The post is located in the PCT User Resources Section, PCT Legal and User Relations Division, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector. The PCT User Resources Section oversees, prepares and publishes Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) legal texts and creates and manages PCT reference data and information materials, which are heavily relied upon by all PCT stakeholders, including applicants, patent attorneys, Offices of PCT Contracting States, International Authorities, the International Bureau and the general public, and are of utmost importance for the proper functioning of the PCT system and WIPO’s internal and external-facing PCT IT systems.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
1. Engage and promote important developments in patent-related areas as reflected in official correspondences, news on the websites of patent Offices and articles in industrial property journals, and identify potential items for reporting for interests of readers; monitor and follow activities, news and developments in the PCT and select and research topics suitable for coverage through varied communication products and information tools;
2. Create engaging narratives to facilitate understanding of complex PCT-related topics; draft announcements, articles and news items for publication to report important news and developments in the PCT to users and potential users;
3. Research and draft practical advice items and articles of informational or educational nature for publication to inform, caution or recommend PCT best practices to users;
4. Implement digital communication strategies to amplify the reach of the content through e-mail, social media and other relevant channels; propose and coordinate the production of audiovisual content to improve audience engagement;
5. Keep abreast of developments and best practices in the area of digital design and propose improvements to the layout and presentation of existing communication products;
6. Prepare and update tables containing information on PCT-related subjects for publication on the PCT website;
7. Foster a culture of providing high quality customer-focused services by identifying varying customer needs;
8. Manage the drafting, consultation, review and approval process for the contents of the PCT Newsletter; coordinate the publication of matters in the Newsletter and its distribution.
3. Requirements
Education: First-level university degree, preferably in languages, law, communications, journalism or related discipline.
Experience (Essential):
1. At least six years of relevant experience, including experience with the PCT system.
2. Experience in drafting, editing and proofreading legal and related texts.
3. Experience with digital design, publication tools, and social media content creation.
Job Related Competencies (Essential):
1. Good knowledge of procedures under the PCT.
2. Excellent research, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
3. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and ability to adapt to new technologies.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Mobility: WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization. Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.
Salary: Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary in US dollars and a post adjustment. The figures quoted below are based on the January 2025 rate.
P3 Salary: $64,121
Post adjustment: $43,346
Total: $107,467
Note: Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions.
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