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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.2020-002 in the subject line.

The application deadline is 1 PM (Nur-Sultan time) 6 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.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the supervision of the Team Leader/Head of Governance Unit, the Expert is requested to:

1. In collaboration with the national expert, analyse the IP area (Industrial property) 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) submitted/ available;

3. Analyse level of fulfilment of international obligations under the international treaties in the IP area (industrial property), 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), contribute in brainstorm sessions, developing and formulating ideas, discussing Development Concept and 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 two documents and analytical summary of comments and suggestions received from the MoJ and the stakeholders.

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

Other relevant information could be found in Terms of Reference.

Compétences

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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Law degree, LL.M or Master’s degree in law; PhD will be an advantage;

Experience:

• At least 7 (seven) years of international work experience in the development of strategy and policy documents in the area of industrial intellectual property protection in OECD countries and (or) OECD structures and (or) the EU;
• At least 3 (three) years of practical experience in intellectual property disputes resolution is preferable;
• Experience in rendering similar consulting services indicated in this Terms of Reference;
• Experience in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization and/or other similar international organizations in the intellectual property area is preferable;
• Experience of participation in reforms in the specified areas is preferable;
• Knowledge of international regulatory and legal frameworks in the intellectual property (industrial property) area;

Language requirements:

• Knowledge of the English language is mandatory, knowledge of the Russian language is considered an advantage.

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.2020-002 in the e-mail subject not later than 13.00 (Nur-Sultan time) 6 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-2020-002 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