Closing date: Monday, 31 August 2015
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ASSOCIATE APPLICATION SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTOR (TWO POSTS) (WIPO/15/P2/FT072)
20 July 2015
Vacancy Announcement No: WIPO/15/P2/FT072
Title: ASSOCIATE APPLICATION SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTOR (two posts)
Grade: P2
Appointment/Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration: two years *
Publication Date: 20 July 2015
Application Deadline: 31 August 2015
Organizational Unit: Internal Systems Development Section
PCT Information Systems Service, PCT Operations Division, Patents and Technology Sector
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Post Number: refer to list
Organizational Context
The post is located in the Internal Systems Development Section of the PCT Information Systems (PCTIS) Service. The Section delivers software development and maintenance for a portfolio of business applications which operate internally at WIPO to support the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), a highly successful patents filing Treaty.
The main role of the incumbent is to interpret business requirements emanating from the Treaty, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop, or oversee internal development of, technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, Internal Systems Development Section.
Main duties
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties
Competencies
WIPO Core Competencies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential
First-level university degree in information technology, computer science or a related field.
Desirable
Certification in Java, UNIX, System architecture, Prince2 and/or Web application design.
Experience
Essential
At least three years relevant professional experience, including in systems analysis and design tools and methods, ergonomic methodology, project management and vendor management.
Experience in Java, Web-based technologies and database environments including Oracle, MySQL or similar products.
Desirable
Experience in the field of IP.
Working with off-shore development resources.
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge of all or several of the following: business analysis, problem management, release and deployment management, security administration, enterprise and business architecture development.
Languages
Essential
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.
Desirable
Knowledge of French or another publication language of the PCT.
Annual salary
(Net of tax)
47,292 USD
50,420 USD (with primary dependants)
Post adjustment
96.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Additional Information
(*) Post Nos. W407/10000852 // W408/10000692
Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
This vacancy announcement is available in English only.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.4.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.
Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.
For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the WIPO internet page at: http://www.wipo.int/erecruitment/en/
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