Head, Climate Change and Food Security

vor 1 Tag

Genève, Schweiz World Intellectual Property Organization Vollzeit

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, 4:59:00 PM

**1.**Organizational Context**

a. **Organizational Setting**

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.

b. **Purpose Statement**

As Head, the incumbent is responsible for directing the development, enhancement and implementation of the work of the Unit including WIPO's strategy and initiatives in managing WIPO GREEN with a focus on three primary areas:
1. Strengthening the ecosystem through building and expanding an efficient WIPO GREEN Network.

2. Actively reaching out to Member States through scaling up (and geographical diversification) of the Acceleration Projects (APs).

3. Increasing the quality of the knowledge center and strengthening the WIPO GREEN database technologies listings.

c. **Reporting Lines**

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Assistant Director General, Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector (GCPS).

d. **Work Relations**

The incumbent will interact closely with colleagues within the Global Challenges and Partnerships Sector (GCPS), as well as collaborate extensively with other sectors across WIPO, especially with Regional Divisions and External Offices in the Regional and National Development Sector (RNDS).

**2.**Duties and Responsibilities**

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
**a.**Direct the Unit's portfolio of work to ensure the scaling up of WIPO GREEN through new initiatives, some of which are mentioned below.

**b.**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, ensuring that key risks are identified, assessed and managed for the achievement of agreed KPIs for the team, prepare budget proposals for the unit, lead improvement initiatives, promote innovative solutions, and ensure program objectives are met.

**c.**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 to support a positive impact on Member States in finding creative solutions to specific needs in their own countries.

**d.**Direct the conduct and scale up of Acceleration Projects as a tool for creating impact on the ground and for strengthening the relationship with new finance partners such as major IP offices, government agencies, and multinational companies (MNCs) by providing funds, endorsement and visibility for new projects.

**e.**Leverage and advance WIPO GREEN’s brand and reach to its external stakeholders, including by conceptualizing and leading a robust communications strategy, overseeing regional and national media outreach engagement, and expanding communication beyond the IP community.

**g.**Represent WIPO at relevant national, regional and international meetings, conferences, policy consultations, working groups and other events. Build and maintain influential networks to share information on WIPO policy on climate change and green technologies, as well as information on the activities of the Unit, deliver strategic presentations, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to advance organizational objectives.

**h.**Anticipate and provide strategic advice, recommendations and support to the Assistant Dir

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