GRADUATES – African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) invites
applications from graduates of its Member States for a two-year Young
Professionals Programme (YPP), at the ARIPO Headquarters in Harare,
Zimbabwe. The YPP is a well-structured unique on-the-job learning and
development programme aimed at grooming and nurturing high-potential young
professionals from diverse academic backgrounds in the technical aspects of
Intellectual Property (IP), as well as leadership and administrative roles, and
empowering them to contribute to the socio-economic growth and development of
Africa.
This opportunity is restricted to nationals of ARIPO Member States namely:
Botswana, Cape Verde, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya,
Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda,
Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda,
United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Requirements:
First Degree in Law (LLB), Botany, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering,
Economics and Statistics obtained not more than five years prior to the date
of application.
Planning, and problem-solving skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently.
Creativity and innovativeness
Strong digital literacy
Not more than 28 years of age at the time of application.
Remuneration:
Monthly stipend of US$2,500; a once-off settling-in grant of an amount equivalent
to one month’s stipend, on appointment; free travel (to the host country) on
appointment and (to home country) on completion of the programme; Medical
Aid (80% employer and 20% participant); annual leave, sick leave and
compassionate leave; Group Life, Funeral and Accident Cover; a once-off
repatriation grant of an amount equivalent of one month’s stipend on completion
of the programme.
Medical examination:
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory United Nations standard medical
examination to be conducted by an ARIPO-nominated medical practitioner.
Applications and supporting documents:
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please submit an application
letter addressed to The Director General of ARIPO, accompanied by a detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates,
national identity document/passport, and a recent passport-size photograph
saved as a single PDF to [email protected] not later than 10 March 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the
selection process.