Program Officer

Strengthens WIPO’s Brands and Designs Sector engagement with China from Geneva. The officer develops relationships with authorities and industry bodies, plans and monitors programmes promoting intellectual-property services, prepares executive briefings, supports diplomatic engagements and represents WIPO at events.

Department: Office of the Deputy Director General, Brands and Designs Sector

• Support engagement with Member States, particularly China
• Plan, implement and monitor programmes promoting WIPO services
• Develop relationships with Chinese authorities and industry bodies
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations and speaking points
• Coordinate substantive and logistical support for diplomatic engagements
• Maintain stakeholder contacts and track follow-up actions
• Represent WIPO at national, regional and international events
• Coordinate sector delivery with registries and the WIPO Office in China

• First-level university degree in a relevant discipline
• At least six years of relevant national and international professional experience
• Experience in international diplomacy and outreach
• Experience with cooperation programmes and policy development in China
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese

• Limited-term fixed-term appointment for two years
• Maximum cumulative service in this position is five years
• The vacancy may be used to fill similar P-3 posts