[Ip-health] ICTSD vacancy - Programme Officer on Intellectual Property

[María Julia Oliva]

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*The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) *

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*Position:                         Programme Officer on Intellectual
Property (100%)*

*Description:         *

ICTSD is implementing an integrated information, dialogue and research
programme on international trade, intellectual property rights and
sustainable development through a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing
cross-disciplinary understanding and participation among the diverse
stakeholders working in these areas.

The Intellectual Property Programme Officer will work as part of a small
team under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager on Intellectual
Property to assist with the design and implementation of projects under the
ICTSD Programme on Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development.

*Main responsibilities:        *

   - *Project development*: provide substantive inputs in the design of
   new activities; develop and assist in the development funding proposals and
   preparation of tentative budgets.


   - *Implementation of intellectual property programme*: provide
   substantive inputs in the project implementation phase, prepare terms of
   reference, manage consultants, undertake research, and convene dialogues and
   conferences;
   - *Programme coordination*: undertake all necessary administrative
   tasks, arrange project evaluation and write of project reports;
   - *Communications and publications:* Prepare articles on IP-related
   issues for ICTSD publications such as Bridges Monthly and Bridges Weekly,
   edition and quality review of written outputs of the programme and
   coordinate and update the web portal "IPRsonline.org";
   - *Outreach and networking:* Represent ICTSD in relevant meetings,
   identify potential partners and key stakeholders to be involved in ICTSD's
   activities, interact with relevant institutions, and ensure appropriate
   dissemination of project outputs.

*Requirements:     *

The candidate for this position should possess the following abilities:

§         Master Degree in international law, economics, political science
or science policy.

§         Broad understanding of WTO/WIPO and issues related to intellectual
property and development, including public health.

§         A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience is desirable.

*Skills     *

The candidate for this position should possess the following skills:

§         Excellent writing and analytical skills, including the ability to
express complex concepts in language accessible to non-specialist audiences;

§         Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in parallel on
multiple projects and meet tight timeframes;

§         Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Dreamweaver an asset.

§         Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of either French
or Spanish.

§         Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with highly
diverse external audiences and as part of a team.

*Contract:               *

Duration: minimum 1 year; with possibility of renewal depending on funding
availability and need.

*Please send your application before to **jobs@ictsd.ch**, including a cover
letter, a CV and a writing sample).*