The European Patent Office in Munich is seeking an Administrator (Head of Support to the Boards of Appeal) *

in Department 3.0.10

Deadline for applications: 22.2.2012

Directorate 3.0 (Legal research and Administration) has a vacancy for the Head of Support to the Boards of Appeal. This official reports directly to the Director 3.0, the latter to the Vice-President Appeals.

The appointee will be responsible for the management of the registry services to the Boards of Appeal. The main task is to ensure that these services are operated and maintained skilfully and professionally, so that the Boards of Appeal can perform their duties in optimal conditions.

Main duties:

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  Management of a team of over 30 Registry staff, comprising work organisation, professional development and staff reporting
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  Supporting and advising Registry staff in administrative matters
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  Acting as Registrar where required
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  Management of projects within the department relating to automation, professional development and quality improvement
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  Close liaising with the Chairmen and Members of the Boards of Appeal on the registry work provided
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  Close cooperation with the Legal Research and the Automation Support departments.
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  Member of the 3.0 management team
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  Participation or representation of DG3 in panels and committees within the EPO

The ideal candidate will have:

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  Proven management experience
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  Strong interpersonal skills
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  Well developed knowledge of judicial procedures and practical experience with registry support to courts
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  Strong organisational skills
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  Ability to work with precision
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  Willingness to take responsibility and initiative
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  Intercultural understanding, international experience (especially in working with staff from different countries) and experience with project work

Minimum qualifications:

Diploma of completed studies at university level or - in exceptional cases - equivalent professional experience. Excellent knowledge of one official language** and ability to understand the other two.

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, supplemented by an interview and possibly tests.

Application until: 22.2.2012

Please apply by sending us your online application

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** English, French and German

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  Last updated: 16.2.2012