a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the Division for Arab Countries, Department for Development Cooperation in the Regional and National Development Sector.

The Sector serves as a diplomatic, political, and operational gateway for all Member States (MSs) of the Organization from Arab Countries; facilitating two-way communication and cooperation across WIPO; supporting MSs in the development and implementation of policy in the context of effective IP ecosystems; and strengthening the capacity of MSs and stakeholders in the use of IP as a tool for growth and development. Technical assistance is provided in close cooperation with relevant WIPO sectors. They are aimed at facilitating the use of IP by stakeholders for social, cultural and economic development.

The Division provides and manages the Organization's policy and, advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance programs from Arab Countries at the regional, sub-regional and inter-regional levels, in coordination with other Sectors of the Organization.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent is responsible for managing and providing oversight and quality control of the Division's activities, with the aim of ensuring the timely, effective and efficient achievement of the expected results, in accordance with the Program and Budget, annual work plans and related performance indicators and targets.

The Director serves as the primary interface for providing advice, managing the technical assistance portfolio, and contributing to the impactful implementation of the Organization's objective of supporting the use of intellectual property (IP) as a tool for growth and development in the Arab Countries region.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation of the Regional and National Development Sector.

d. Work Relations

The incumbent maintains a wide range of relationships with strategic partners of the IP and innovation ecosystem, including government organizations, permanent delegations, IP offices, academic institutions, traditional communities, producer groups, NGOs, IGOs, creators, innovators, and the private sector.