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.

About African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), formerly African Regional Industrial Property Organization, is an intergovernmental organization for cooperation among African states in patent and other intellectual property matters. ARIPO was established by the Lusaka Agreement of 1976. It has the capacity to hear applications for patents and registered trademarks in its member states who are parties to the Harare (patents), Banjul (marks) and Arusha (plant varieties) protocols.

Aim and Benefits of ARIPO Young Professionals Programme

• 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.

Requirements for ARIPO Young Professionals Programme Qualification

• 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.

Application Deadline

March 10, 2023

How to Apply

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 vacancies@aripo.org not later than 10 March 2023.

For more details,visit ARIPO website