Job Description - Head, Climate Change and Food Security (25019-FT)
Office of the Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector
Grade - P5
Contract Duration - 2 years *
Duty Station
CH-Geneva
Publication Date
21-Jan-2025
Application Deadline
17-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
WIPO is strategically positioned to make a significant impact on global environmental challenges by leveraging innovation and technology. Environmental challenges have stemmed from technological advancements, and WIPO is well placed to demonstrate how these technological forces, aided by IP, can develop and scale sustainable solutions. As a multilateral leader in innovation, technology and IP within the UN system, WIPO can shape high-impact discussions and position IP and innovation as a catalyst for good. By aligning its strategic vision with environmental priorities of Member States, WIPO can shape and drive IP, innovation and technology policy work, reinforce the fulfilment of international commitments, streamline national planning, and expedite deployment of practical, scalable solutions that address the pressing environmental issues of our times.
The post is in the Climate Change and Food Security area of work in the Office of the Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector (GCPS). The Unit engages substantively with other UN and intergovernmental organizations, the private sector, and civil society to lead and inform policy deliberations, demonstrating the benefits of intellectual property in addressing global challenges such as climate change and food security.
The key priorities and implementation strategies of this engagement are summarized under the WIPO green global marketplace initiative.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
1. Direct the Unit's portfolio of work to ensure the scaling up of WIPO GREEN through new initiatives.
2. Manage, supervise and coordinate the work of staff, consultants and external contractors of the CCFS unit; determine priorities, allocate resources for the completion, timely and quality delivery of work products per results-based management principles.
3. Match technology providers to solution seekers in a particular area or technological domain, and leverage and drive connections to advance green technology deployment or transfer.
4. Direct the conduct and scale up of Acceleration Projects as a tool for creating impact on the ground.
5. Leverage and advance WIPO GREEN’s brand and reach to its external stakeholders.
6. Provide strategic advice, guidance and support for the redevelopment of the WIPO GREEN website.
7. Represent WIPO at relevant national, regional and international meetings, conferences, policy consultations, working groups and other events.
8. Anticipate and provide strategic advice, recommendations and support to the Assistant Director General on issues related to climate change, food security, and the environment.
9. Partner closely with other Sectors in WIPO to support their initiatives.
10. Perform other related duties as required.
3. Requirements
Advanced university degree in environmental studies, science or engineering, development studies, law, social sciences, or other closely related field. A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience (Essential)
1. At least ten years of relevant experience in the field of international development and project management in areas connected to the environment and climate change.
2. Familiarity as well as practical usage and experience with IP.
3. Strong managerial experience.
4. Experience in creating, convening and expanding professional networks.
5. Experience scaling up initiatives within a multilateral environment.
6. Experience in driving initiatives, focusing on practical adoption and impact.
7. Experience in driving engagement with non-expert stakeholders.
8. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
9. Knowledge of other UN languages.
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
1. Knowledge and experience working with UN and intergovernmental organizations.
2. Politically savvy, with proven ability to interact and manage relations.
3. Ability to establish active partner networks.
4. Capacity to promote and advocate with key stakeholders.
5. Experience conducting targeted promotion online and at relevant events.
6. Digitally savvy, including with social media.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
5. Information
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.
Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. Please note that this estimate is for information only.
P5
$92,731
Post adjustment
$62,686
$155,417
Currency USD
* Initial period 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.
Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
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