The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) just opened 4 coveted Young Professionals positions paying $2,500/month—and you have until January 24, 2026 to apply.
But here’s what makes this opportunity exceptional: beyond the monthly salary, you’ll receive free international relocation to Harare, Zimbabwe, full medical coverage, a $2,500 cash settling-in grant, and two years of elite training that could transform your career in intellectual property.
The requirements? Be 28 or younger, hold a degree in Business, Law, Telecommunications, or a related field, and be a citizen of one of 22 ARIPO member states—including Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Namibia, or Zimbabwe.
With just 4 positions available across the entire African region, thousands will apply. Will you be one of the four chosen?
| Duty Station | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Position | YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME (YPP) |
| Reports To | Director |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Available Slots | 4 |
| Application Deadline | 24 January 2026 |
| Duration of Appointment | Fixed-term contract of two (2) years (non-renewable) |
| Nationality | Botswana, Cape Verde, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe |
Job Purpose
The Young Professionals Programme 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 and specialisations which are aligned to the technical aspects of Intellectual Property (IP), as well as administrative roles and empowering them to contribute to the socio-economic growth and development of their countries.
Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in any of the following:
– Business Studies/Business Administration
– Law
– Business Analytics/Project Management/Strategy
– Telecommunications
• The degree must have been obtained not more than five years before the date of application.
• Candidates must be 28 years or below at the time of application.
Competencies and Skills required
• Strong planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity and innovativeness
• Digital literacy
• Excellent written and spoken English
Conditions Of Employment
• Monthly stipend of US$2,500
• A once-off settling-in grant of an amount equivalent of 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/Insurance (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 programme.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
