How to Apply
All applications for employment opportunities at WIPO must now be made via the WIPO's e-Recruitment system.
WIPO's e-Recruitment system offers the following advantages for applicants:
- On-line system for submitting applications
- Create a personal account for future visits
- Return to view or update personal information at any time
- Ability to apply to multiple vacancy notices
- Upload additional information (i.e. cover letter, CV, photo, publications and other relevant documents)
- Monitor the status of already submitted applications
- Receive automated e-mail correspondence regarding the selection process
Online Application Procedures
Any individual interested in Professional and Higher Categories, General Service or Internship Opportunities at WIPO should submit his/her application through the WIPO's e-Recruitment system and follow the below procedures:
- View WIPO’s current list of vacancy notices
- Select the vacancy notice for which you would like to apply
- If you are a first time applicant, you will be required to create a new personal account
- All registered applicants must log in as Returning Applicants and complete the mandatory details in the personal history sections
- After the personal history sections are completed, applicants will be able to apply to a specific vacancy
- All applications must be submitted before the vacancy notice closing deadline
- Applications will be acknowledged automatically. Applicants will be informed throughout the recruitment process
- All inquiries regarding the online application process should be addressed to erecruit@wipo.int
WIPO's e-Recruitment system - Step by Step Guide for External Applicants
Offline Applications
WIPO does not encourage offline or unsolicited applications.


