Application Software Implementer (two posts)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 137,951 USD and 180,636 USD.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

- The deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

- These posts are project posts.

1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Operations and Support Section of the PCT Information Systems (PCTIS) Division. This Section implements the service management framework for the portfolio of business applications supporting the PCT, a highly successful patent filing treaty. The Section delivers work in close collaboration with the application development teams, infrastructure teams and end users. It oversees software and infrastructure transformation projects, including migration to the cloud, and delivers service desk, information architecture, release and deployment coordination and systems operation services to the PCT.

b. Purpose Statement

The main role of the incumbent is to interpret requirements emanating from the treaty, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop (or oversee internal or offshore development of) technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.

The incumbent will demonstrate strong autonomy and the ability to interact with different stakeholders.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, Operations and Support Section.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a. Manage large and/or complex software development projects.

b. Design large and/or complex software applications, programs and modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.

c. Create, amend and keep track of software application programs in accordance with the approved design.

d. Plan, design and conduct tests of software application programs; correct errors and re-test to achieve an error-free result.

e. Conduct reviews of supplied specifications of requirements, with involved stakeholders as necessary.

f. Conduct review of own work and lead reviews of colleagues'/external contractors' work.

g. Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues in any aspect of program design, creation, testing and documentation.

h. Take part in evaluations and reviews of application software programming methods, tools and standards.

i. Keep informed of developing technologies and their application.

j. Perform other related duties as required.

3. Requirements

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree, preferably in Information Technology, computer science or a related field.

Education (Desirable)

Certification in Java, UNIX, System architecture, Web application design and/or AWS.

Experience (Essential)

At least six years of relevant professional experience, including in software development life cycle, systems analysis and design, software development process improvement, usage of various application development tools and methods, or customer experience best practices and techniques.

Extensive experience in Java, Java EE, XML, Web-based technologies and database environment including Oracle, PostgreSQL or similar products.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in the field of intellectual property.

Experience in project management and vendor management.

Experience in working in a highly confidential and secure environment, involving sensitive information data flows.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of French or another PCT publication language.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Advanced knowledge of Java, Java EE, XML, system architecture and web application design.

Knowledge of all or several of the following: business analysis, problem management, release and deployment management, security administration, enterprise architecture.

Ability to select appropriately from applicable ICT standards, methods, tools and applications.

Ability to apply an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.

Ability to plan, schedule and monitor work and meet time and quality targets.

Ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to rapidly absorb new technical information and apply it effectively.

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.

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. 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 September 2023 rate of 84.8%

P3

Annual salary

$62,692

Post adjustment

$53,163

Total Salary

$115,855

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 period of one year, renewable, subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Fixed-term appointments granted for approved projects shall be for a period whose minimum and maximum duration are tied to the funding and terms of reference of the project. The overall duration of a fixed-term appointment for a project shall normally not exceed five years. Fixed-term appointments granted for approved projects shall not be converted to a permanent or continuing appointment.

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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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

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.