a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the WIPO Brazil Office (WBO).

The WBO is part of a network of WIPO External Offices that add clear value, efficiency and effectiveness to the delivery of WIPO's programs, in line with its Strategic Goals and Results Framework, in a coordinated and complimentary way with WIPO Headquarters.

The WBO assists the Brazilian government, IP professionals, creators, innovators, businesses and communities in Brazil create value from IP through the use of WIPO treaties, services and global databases, platforms, tools, and products, as well as through the design and implementation of impactful projects and initiatives on the ground. The WBO also works to increase awareness on the importance of strengthening the Brazilian IP and Innovation ecosystem for economic, social and cultural development.

b. Purpose Statement

The Director of the WIPO Brazil Office is responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the Office, providing strategic guidance for the activities of the Office in line with the broader strategic priorities of WIPO, conceptualizing and ensuring the implementation of an effective work plan for the Office, providing effective coordination and cooperation with the host government, engaging with other stakeholders throughout the country and maximizing communications opportunities to promote public understanding of intellectual property, WIPO's work and its Global IP Services as well as the work of the Office in Brazil.

c. Reporting Lines

The Director of the WIPO Brazil Office works under the supervision of the Deputy Director General of the Regional and National Development Sector.

d. Work Relations

The Director of the WIPO Brazil Office liaises closely with the Office of the Deputy Director General, Regional and National Development Sector, the Regional Division for Latin America and the Caribbean, the Division for External Offices Coordination, and other Sectors and Divisions in Headquarters, connecting WIPO's services, databases, tools, platforms and products with beneficiaries in Brazil in a coordinated, effective and efficient manner. The Director also coordinates with colleagues in other External Offices to contribute to and benefit from best practices across the network.