Applications Invited for Young Experts Program

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About the Organization

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency that serves the world’s innovators and creators, ensuring that their ideas travel safely to the market and improve lives everywhere.

We do so by providing services that enable creators, innovators and entrepreneurs to protect and promote their intellectual property (IP) across borders and acting as a forum for addressing cutting-edge IP issues. Our IP data and information guide decisionmakers the world over. And our impact-driven projects and technical assistance ensure IP benefits everyone, everywhere.

About the Fellowship

The WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) aims to upskill and expand the capabilities of the next generation of global Intellectual Property (IP) leaders to help build innovation ecosystems around the world.

Through this 2-year competitive program, 10 young and talented professionals will work first-hand on WIPO's various initiatives. The Program offers exposure to both technical and strategic aspects of IP, allowing YEP participants to gain skills and knowledge that can contribute to the future economic growth of their countries and regions.

This is a unique opportunity for your career and a leadership program for life!

The YEP is not intended as a vehicle for recruitment into WIPO, but to grow IP leaders who can then make a difference on the ground in different parts of the world. As such, and in line with the practice in similar programs, participants in the YEP will not be allowed to apply for any jobs at WIPO during their time as a YEP. Those participating will also not be allowed to work at or for WIPO in the two years following the end of their participation in the YEP.

Benefits

• 5'000 Swiss Francs (CHF) / month
• Contribution to cover 50% of medical insurance costs
• Accident insurance
• Contribution towards travel expenses
• Possible assistance on VISA entry in Switzerland
• Possible guidance on accomodation

Eligibility

• Max 35 years old at the time application is submitted
• Available for 24 months for 2025 - 2026
• A University degree
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Excellent analytical, research & organisational skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent written & spoken English
• Knowledge of, or experience in IP, innovation or creativity

How to Apply

The call for applications is now open and will close on 15 August, 2024, at midnight Geneva time.

Please ensure that your application is comprehensive and correct before submitting it. Due to the fast-paced nature of the program, our team may not be able to immediately get back to candidates who have not made it to the next stage of recruitment.

What you need to prepare for your application:​​​​​​​

• Motivational cover letter clearly stating why you think you would be an asset for this role.
• Contact and confirm references to ensure they are up-to-date

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