Single Window Coordinator – African Intellectual Property Organization

The African Intellectual Property Organization is seeking applications for the
recruitment of a Coordinator of the Single Window and Deposit Operations.
Job Title: Coordinator of the Single Window for Deposit Operations
Category: C3
Level (Grade): Executive Officer
Date of entry into service: One month after notification of recruitment
Duration of the engagement: Permanent position after a probationary period of two (2) years Administrative Unit: Directorate of Information Systems and Publication
Closing date for applications: October 25, 2024
Duty station: Yaoundé (Republic of Cameroon)

Eligibility requirements
– Be a national of one of the OAPI member countries. With equal qualifications, preference
will be given to candidates from countries under-represented within
the Organization.
– Be at least 18 years old and not more than 55 years old on the closing date for applications
;
– Enjoy civil rights and be of good character.
Main responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Information Systems and Publication, the incumbent
is mainly responsible for:
➢ Supervising the reception and information of users;
➢ Coordinating the reception of technical mail;➢ to ensure the processing of technical mail;
➢ to supervise the processing of physical and electronic files;
➢ to supervise the admissibility review;
➢ to ensure the administrative management of the service;
➢ to check the conformity of receipts;
➢ to participate in work and meetings in liaison with other departments and services;
➢ to carry out the service’s reporting.
Required qualifications

➢ Have a 3rd
cycle diploma (BAC+5) in Legal or Economic Sciences or any
other diploma recognized as equivalent by the competent authority;➢ Have at least five (05) years of professional experience in a design and
management position in a public administration in charge of intellectual property;
➢ Have a good knowledge of the intellectual property system, knowledge of the
IP title application processing circuit would be an asset;
➢ Have a good knowledge of office tools;
➢ Have good organization in work, be rigorous in meeting deadlines and be
able to work under pressure;
➢ Have an excellent knowledge of the French language;
➢ Have knowledge of the English language would be an asset.
Composition of the application file
Any candidate for this position must put together a file containing the following documents:
a duly completed application form (on the link https://online.forms.app/oapi-file/cgu);
➢ an extract from the birth certificate or a certified copy of the birth certificate or the
supplementary judgment in lieu thereof;
➢ a detailed curriculum vitae;
➢ a criminal record extract dated less than three months;
➢ a certified copy of diplomas, titles, qualification certificates,
work certificates;

➢ a duly established certificate of public or private jobs previously held
and indicating their duration;
➢ a medical examination certificate, dated less than three months, attesting that the candidate
meets the physical and mental aptitude conditions.
Remuneration
The position is classified in category C3 of the salary scale in force at OAPI. Recruitment is done
at the 1st step. The person concerned will benefit from the advantages and allowances under the conditions provided for
by the texts in force.
Elements of the recruitment file
The successful candidate must, prior to taking up service:
➢ Present the originals of his/her diplomas, titles and civil status documents;

➢ provide a sworn statement of free engagement if he is not a civil servant or a
deed of secondment if he is a civil servant.
Address to which files must be sent

Application files must necessarily be submitted to the following address:
https://online.forms.app/oapi-file/cgu
Physical applications can be submitted, in a sealed envelope with the mention of the job
requested, to OAPI or sent to the address below, the postmark being proof.
Mr. Director General of OAPI

BP 887 YAOUNDE (Republic of Cameroon)
Tel (237) 222 20 57 00, Fax (237) 222 20 57 27
NB: Only application files containing the required documents and submitted via the
indicated platform will be analyzed.