Lead, Cloud Center of Competence

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.

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

Organizational Context

a.    Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Architecture and Technology Division, Information and Communication Technology Department, Administration, Finance and Management Sector.

The Architecture & Technology Division (ATD) delivers governance, capabilities, support and services to implement WIPO's MTSP, and defines the IT enterprise and solution architecture vision and roadmap. Through its Centers of Competence, it supplies IT products and projects with specialized Design capabilities, while also defining standards and best practices. The Division is responsible for designing, implementing and managing relevant IT platforms and infrastructure, and empowers WIPO staff and resources to execute their business objectives efficiently and collaboratively by designing and servicing the Digital Workplace.

Our goal is to be a reliable and accessible partner to the organization that provides modern, easy-to-use, and secure digital building blocks to generate value, acting as a partner and enabler.

b.    Purpose Statement

A Cloud Centre of Competence (CCoC) is a pivotal entity within IT, dedicated to driving cloud adoption, best practices, and governance. The CCoC is responsible for establishing cloud strategies, policies, and frameworks that align with business objectives. It ensures efficient cloud architecture, cost management, and security compliance. The team promotes innovation, enhances operational efficiency, and facilitates continuous improvement through standardized processes. Key deliverables include cloud governance models, automation frameworks, training programs, and performance metrics. Ultimately, the CCoC aims to streamline cloud initiatives, optimize resource utilization, and foster a culture of competence in cloud computing.

The position is responsible for leading the Cloud Center of Competence.

c.    Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the Architecture and Technology Division.

d.    Work Relations

The incumbent works regularly with other staff of the Information and Communication Technology Department and the Security and Information Assurance Division. The incumbent will also work with a variety of application development teams across the Organization.

2.     Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Lead and mentor the CCoC team and foster a culture of competence in cloud computing.

b.   Develop and implement cloud strategies and policies.

c.   Design and optimize cloud architecture and infrastructure.

d.   Establish and enforce cloud governance models and automation frameworks.

e.   Ensure robust security measures and compliance standards.

f.    Manage cloud costs and resource utilization effectively.

g.   Promote innovation and operational efficiency through standardized processes.

h.   Develop and deliver training programs and performance metrics.

i.    Provide alignment between Enterprise Architecture and the Cloud Center of Competence.

j.    Establish processes to evaluate and develop new cloud patterns.

3.     Requirements

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in Computer Science or other STEM discipline.  A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the years of experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

AWS Solution Architect Certification: Associate.

Education (Desirable)

TOGAF certification.

AWS Solution Architect Certification: Professional.

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of experience as a Solutions Architect, with 5+ years in Senior Cloud Architect Role.

Previous experience in driving migration to the cloud, involving a complex application landscape, from an architecture standpoint.

5+ years of proven AWS Cloud architecting experience, including refactoring or replatforming applications for migration to AWS cloud, leveraging PaaS and FaaS.

Experience in designing cloud-native applications and working with Containers and Microservices.

Experience and proven track record of driving cloud adoption and innovation.

Experience (Desirable)

Application development background.

Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud architecture experience.

Working experience in the context of an international organization.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other UN official languages, particularly French.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to clearly articulate and communicate design and implementation choices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Demonstrated capacity to deliver results that require active involvement of resources across the organization.

Comfort with reaching across functional borders.

Ability to interact and gain strong and stable support from multiple stakeholders.

Familiarity with a broad range of technologies supplemented by in-depth knowledge in specific areas of relevance.

Strong understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security compliance.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Working knowledge of PRINCE 2 management methodology.

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.

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.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual salary:

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.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the October 2025 rate of 88.7%25

P4

Annual salary

      $77,326

Post adjustment

      $68,588

Total Salary

      $145,914

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

* Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions.  The selected candidate's appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term.  S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

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. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

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In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.