Closing date: Friday, 16 January 2015

E-RECRUITMENT

APPLICATION SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTOR (WIPO/14/P3/FT0127)

4 décembre 2014

Vacancy Announcement No: WIPO/14/P3/FT0127

Title: APPLICATION SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTOR

Grade: P3

Appointment/Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration: two years *

Publication Date: 4 December 2014

Application Deadline: 16 January 2015

Organizational Unit: Business Application Architecture Section

Registries Support Division, Brands and Designs Sector

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Post Number: M212/10000874

Organizational Context

The post is located in the Registries Support Division (RSD), Brands and Designs Sector. RSD is responsible for providing logistical, operational and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development and support services enabling the administration of the Madrid, Hague and Lisbon IP registration systems. The Business Application Architecture Section is responsible for the provision of ICT systems development activities relating to the automated systems supporting the Madrid, Hague and Lisbon registration systems.

The main role of the incumbent is to interpret business requirements emanating from the Registries, to analyze, propose and subsequently develop, or oversee external development of, technical solutions designed to meet those requirements.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, Business Application Architecture Section.

Main duties

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

1. Design large and/or complex software application programs and application software program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result.
2. Create, amend and keep track of application software programs in accordance with the design; plans, designs and conducts tests of application software programs; corrects errors and re-tests to achieve an error-free result.
3. Conduct reviews of supplied specifications of requirements, with others as necessary.
4. Take part in reviews of own work and lead reviews of colleagues'/external contractors' work.
5. Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues in any aspect of program design, creation, testing and documentation.
6. Take part in evaluations and reviews of application software programming methods, tools and standards.
7. Keep informed of developing technologies and their application and take some responsibility for personal development.
8. Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

WIPO Core Competencies

1. Communicating effectively.
2. Respecting individual and cultural differences.
3. Showing team spirit.
4. Managing yourself.
5. Producing results.
6. Embracing change.
7. Respecting ethics and values.

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 six years relevant professional experience, including in systems analysis and design tools and methods, ergonomic methodology or vendor management.

Experience in Java, Web-based technologies and database environments including Oracle, MySQL or similar products.

Desirable

Experience of BPM and SOA technologies including experience with Oracle Suite products.

Practical experience in XML technologies.

Skills

Essential

• 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.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), the internet, internet applications and tools used to validate XML and HTML.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Desirable

Knowledge of all or some of the following: business analysis, software development process improvement, problem management, release and deployment, system software, security administration, continuity management, emerging technology monitoring, enterprise and business architecture development.

Languages

Essential

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Desirable

Knowledge of French and/or Spanish.

Annual salary

(Net of tax)

56,198 USD

60,205 USD (with primary dependants)

Post adjustment

93.1 % 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

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Initial period of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance. No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

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.

Please refer to WIPO's Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

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

Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.

Not applicable for interns and to Individual Contractual Service subscribers.

Application information: https://erecruit.wipo.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=30404&vaclng=en