UNDP Jobs - 89825- Ref.2020-005_International Expert in strategic dev

Ref.2020-005_International Expert in strategic development of the intellectual property area (industrial property, copyright and related rights)

Location :

Field-based, Nur-Sultan, KAZAKHSTAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

06-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

40 working days (February-April 2020)

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Important notice to the Applicants!

Only those applications would be considered that have been submitted to the following e-mail address: procurement.kz@undp.org with the indication of Ref.2020-004 in the subject line. The application deadline is 2 PM (Nur-Sultan time) 06 February 2020. For detailed information on the position, required documents to be sent and evaluation procedure please refer to the Terms of Reference.

Project background: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and builds resilience in order to sustain development skills.

UNDP supports Kazakhstan’s aspiration to enter the ranks of 30 most competitive nations in the world by assisting in most critical reform areas, including inter alia in Justice Sector.

Kazakhstan undertakes consistent measures to decentralise and simplify the regulatory functions, including in the area of intellectual property (IP) rights. It aims to maintain a role of reliable international actor, for which major international instruments in the IP area have been signed, relevant legislation has been amended, but no strategy on how to further develop this area is formulated. Current challenges and further development of science and technology set the task to bring the intellectual property rights protection to the next level, and improve the proficiency level, knowledge and skills of specialists conducting examination of applications for titles of protection in accordance with international principles and standards.

Within the World Bank Kazakhstan Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening Project, UNDP has been requested to render technical assistance in drafting Development Concept for Intellectual Property Area in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Development Concept) and Operational Roadmap for the Period from 2020 to 2025 and improving intellectual property competencies.

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Head of Governance Unit the Expert shall provide his/her knowledge and expertise in the IP area to contribute to the deliverables of a project team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the Expert is requested to:

1. In collaboration with the national expert, analyse the IP area (industrial property, copyright and related rights) in Kazakhstan, including legal framework, activity of IP actors, issues of inventive and innovative activities, including the commercialization of intellectual property, implementation and court practice, and identify key, systemic gaps, trends and challenges;

2. Review analytical materials in the IP area (industrial property, copyright and related rights) submitted/ available;

3. Analyse level of fulfilment of international obligations under the international treaties in the IP area (industrial property, copyright and related rights), including participation in relevant international organisations;

4. In collaboration with the national expert, analyse the national planning system applicable for the strategic document drafting,

5. Draft the Development Concept and the Roadmap in accordance with national requirements, including the following:

a description of problem issues in IP area;
strategic areas of IP development and their key achievement indicators, in particular, in terms of protection, commercialization and enhancement of innovation potential;
general and detailed recommendations on modernization of IP area;
a scenario for improvement of IP area and solutions of identified problems;
in collaboration with national expert, resources (human, material, etc.) required to achieve the target indicators;
a map of existing and potential risks for the implementation of the Concept with their detailed description;
individual activities required for the implementation of the Development Concept with target indicators;
a calendar schedule for the implementation of the planned activities;
the form of their implementation;
in collaboration with the national expert, the financial and human resources needs;
a periodic performance assessment.

6. Participate in consultations on the Development Concept and the Roadmap with the state bodies and organisations (to be arranged by the Team Leader and/or UNDP), discussing the draft Development Concept and the Roadmap structure and content, providing expert opinions on issues discussed, responding to questions raised with relevant justifications in the requested format (written, oral), collecting comments and suggestions of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and/or other stakeholders.

7. Participate in not more than two events on discussion of the Development Concept and the Roadmap by delivering a presentation of the Development Concept and the Roadmap as well as analytical summary of comments and suggestions received from the MoJ and the stakeholders;

8. Finalise the Roadmap by making amendments and additions in accordance with the comments and recommendations, within the framework of the received international organization’s opinion (if any).

Competencies

Corporate competencies:

demonstrate integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
treats all people fairly without favouritism;
fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional competencies:

excellent analytical and research skills;
excellent drafting skills;
ability to grasp the development context/ challenges in the country;
strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills;
strong facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills;
ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Recommended Presentation of application:

The following documents in PDF to be attached to the Offer (maximum size 9Mb per one transmission) should be sent to procurement.kz@undp.org indicating Ref.2020-005 in the e-mail subject not later than 14.00 (Nur-Sultan time) 06 February 2020:

Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability; Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided;
Detailed CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate;
Other documents certifying the work experience, expertise and skills (qualification improvement certificates\diplomas, awards, etc.).

There should be max 3 e-mail transmissions. Please indicate Ref.2020-005 in the e-mail subject and the e-mail order.

ONLY fully submitted applications would be considered!!!

The type of Contract to be signed and the applicable UNDP Contract General Terms and Conditions, as specified in TOR, can be accessed at http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/procurement/business/how-we-buy.html