WIPO Jobs 2026: International Administration Specialist Opportunities in Geneva

Overview

The World Intellectual Property Organization offers international administration specialist roles based in Geneva, Switzerland. These positions focus on administrative support, internal processes, and organizational operations within a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes international cooperation on intellectual property.

Requirements

Eligibility criteria vary according to the grade, contract type, and duties of each position. Relevant educational qualifications may include business administration, management, public administration, economics, or fields specified in individual vacancy notices. Specialist-level positions may require previous professional experience in administration, operations, project coordination, or organizational support. Language requirements depend on the role, utilizing WIPO's working languages of English and French. Technical proficiencies often include office software, document management, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and digital communication platforms, alongside professional competencies such as organization, teamwork, problem-solving, and discretion.

How to apply

Applicants should review the positions through the portal page and visit the official page to find the relevant vacancy announcements, confirm their current status, and verify specific requirements.