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Internship with the WIPO Nigeria Office

August 23, 2022

Are you passionate about the field of intellectual property? Are you keen to support awareness raising and capacity building initiatives around intellectual property in Nigeria? Do you enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders, including through digital communication platforms? Do you wish to learn more about intellectual property and WIPO’s work in the field?

If so, you should consider working with us!

The WIPO Nigeria Office is looking for an intern to work with us in Abuja – with a preferred start date in October – and for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of renewal, subject to continuing needs.

The ideal candidate will have a first-level university degree, a demonstrated interest in the field of intellectual property and the promotion of its awareness across key stakeholders in Nigeria.  He/she will have excellent research and writing skills in English, with great digital communication skills.  An advanced degree in a relevant area, as well as fluency in one or more local Nigerian languages will be an asset.

If you wish to be considered, please send us your CV and a short motivational letter of no more than 400 words (and no other attachments please) to nigeria.office@wipo.int before September 9, 2022.    

More information on WIPO’s internship program is available online.  Please, read this information carefully before applying.