E-RECRUITMENT
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Employer: WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Vacancy Announcement No: WIPO/13/P3/TA065
Deadline: 29 July 2013
Description
Grade: P3
Appointment/Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration: one year, with possibility of extension
Organizational Unit: Internet Dispute Resolution Section
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, Global Issues Sector
Post Number: n/a
Organizational Context:
The position is located in the Internet Dispute Resolution Section of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, which is a resource center for the resolution of intellectual property disputes between private parties through methods other than court litigation. The Center's areas of activity are covered by three Sections: the IP Disputes Management Section; the Information and External Relations Section; and the Internet Dispute Resolution Section. The Internet Dispute Resolution Section is responsible for the administration of domain name disputes filed with the Center under different policies and various related aspects of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS), as well as selected policy developments as they relate to Internet dispute resolution. As Legal Officer, the incumbent contributes to the legal and organizational work of the Center by contributing to the planning and supervision of the administration of Internet dispute resolution proceedings. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Section Head.
Main duties:
(a) Assign work to and supervise the work of case managers. Provide guidance on issues arising in the management of cases.
(b) Make proposals to the supervisor on the selection of WIPO panelists based on case requirements.
(c) Review decisions and provide input to the supervisor for the purpose of inclusion in the Center's publicly available case-related resources.
(d) Maintain relations with and provide information to users, relevant organizations and registrars on Internet dispute resolution and operational matters.
(e) Represent the Organization at national and international meetings. Participate in seminars, workshops and training courses and deliver training and presentations on Internet dispute resolution matters.
(f) Provide input for the development and implementation of Internet dispute resolution policies.
(g) Keep abreast of developments, undertake legal research and draft publications on Internet dispute resolution.
(h) Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies:
WIPO Core Competencies
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Respecting individual and cultural differences.
3. Showing team spirit.
4. Managing yourself.
5. Producing results.
6. Embracing change.
7. Respecting ethics and values.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
University degree in law.
Desirable:
University degree including studies in intellectual property and/or alternative dispute resolution.
Experience:
At least six years of relevant professional experience including in intellectual property law or alternative dispute resolution in a law firm and/or department or agency. An advanced university degree in law may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.
Skills:
Good understanding of the policies and procedures applicable to the work of the work unit.
An understanding of the use of information technology in the context of dispute resolution processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and work organization skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly adaptable to new environments, tasks and demands. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Languages:
Essential:
Excellent (written and spoken) knowledge of English.
Desirable:
Ability to work in other WIPO languages
Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
56,091 USD
60,091 USD (with primary dependants)
Post adjustment:
96.5 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Additional Information:
Please note that the salary is composed of the base salary (indicated above as 'Annual/Monthly Salary') + the post adjustment. The post adjustment is designed to compensate the differences in living costs, thereby providing the staff with the same purchasing power at all duty stations. It is expressed as a percentage of the base salary.
Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
This vacancy announcement is available in English only.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.
- *Please refer to WIPO's Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.
- *The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
- *Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.
- *Not applicable for interns and to Special Service Agreement subscribers
For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the WIPO internet page at: http://www.wipo.int/erecruitment/en/
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