Speech Writer

vor 2 Monaten

Geneve, Schweiz World Intellectual Property Organization Vollzeit

Speech Writer - 23172-FT_LT

Office of the Director General, Sector of the Director General

Grade - P3

Contract Duration - 2 years (maximum cumulative length of 5 years) *

Duty Station : CH-Geneva

Publication Date : 21-Aug-2023 Application Deadline : 21-Sep-2023, 4:59:00 PM

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

**1.** **Organizational Context**
- a.
**Organizational Setting**
- The post is located in the Office of the Director General (ODG). The ODG provides support to the Director General so as to enable him to carry out his duties efficiently and effectively.
- b.
**Purpose Statement**
- Working for the Director General, the Speech Writer is responsible for undertaking research and developing and writing speeches, briefings and presentations on a wide variety of topics relating to innovation, creativity and intellectual property, as directed by the Director General.
- c.
**Reporting Lines**
- The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director General.

**2.** **Duties and Responsibilities**
- The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
**a.**
***Prepare materials for, and drafts of, speeches, which communicate effectively the themes, concepts and messages which the Director General wishes to convey to highly diverse audiences;

**b.**
***Conduct research and compile factual and illustrative material in support of the ideas that the Director General needs to communicate to a specific audience;

**c.**
***Work closely with in-house WIPO experts and coordinate and edit their inputs to the Director General's speeches and presentations;

**d.**
***Prepare presentations suited to the audience and platform and assist the Director General with speech delivery preparation;

**e.**
***Keep well informed of new developments and issues concerning innovation, intellectual property, geopolitical developments and WIPO;

**f.**
***Perform other related duties as required.

**3.** **Requirements**

**Education (Essential)**

**Education (Desirable)**

**Experience (Essential)**
- At least six years of relevant professional experience, including in a similar role.

**Language (Essential)**
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

**Language (Desirable)**
- Good knowledge of French.

**Job Related Competencies (Essential)**
- Outstanding communication and writing skills, including the proven ability to convey complex information in clear and interesting terms, and to tailor its communication to a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of intellectual property or commitment to develop such knowledge.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Sound political judgment.
- A good understanding of public speaking, attention to detail and ability to remain resilient and complete multiple revisions if needed.
- Strong team player showing commitment to the work of the group in order to complete tasks, meet goals, manage projects and achieve results.
- Excellent listening skills and ability to respect ideas.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Good knowledge of social media.

**4.** **Organizational Competencies**
- 1. Communicating effectively.
- 2. Showing team spirit.
- 3. Demonstrating integrity.
- 4. Valuing diversity.
- 5. Producing results.
- 6. Showing service orientation.
- 7. Seeing the big picture.
- 8. Seeking change and innovation.
- 9. Developing yourself and others.

**5.** **Inform**ation**

**Annual salary**:
**P3**

Annual salary

$62,692

Post adjustment

$54,918

Total Salary

$117,610

Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

**Additional Information**

This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

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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Additional background checks may be required.

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