Associate Program Officer

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Description

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• The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the IP for Business Division.

• Provide technical inputs for the development and implementation of business-friendly tools and materials, in the area of Intellectual Property and related legal disciplines, for using the IP system to support business competitiveness;
• Assist in the implementation of projects that support business intermediaries in integrating IP services  into their selection of services;
• Carry out background research, summarize and compile information and draft briefs on various  topics in the area of IP Management and other assigned work areas;
• Assist in the organization of events in close coordination with in-house colleagues and  external partners, and draft materials as required;
• Review and provide inputs for documents and papers written by external consultants, verify the information by consulting with colleagues in-house, coordinate internal comments, and prepare  finalized documents for publication, including on the internet;
• Undertake research on the support services, particularly in the area of intellectual property, provided by SME intermediaries, categorize, compile and organize the information in an easily retrievable format;
• Collect and analyze data, prepare statistics and summary documentation, compile information in support of the development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Division’s projects and activities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• A first-level university degree in law, economics, finance, business management or in a related field.

• At least three years of relevant professional experience whether in the private or the public sector where knowledge of law, entrepreneurship or business management was applicable.

• Experience in IP law, IP management or innovation management.

• Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

• Knowledge of any other UN language.

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