Overview
WIPO is hiring a D-1 Director in Tokyo to lead the WIPO Japan Office, strengthen intellectual-property services and partnerships, manage Japan Funds-in-Trust activities and represent WIPO with government and stakeholders.
Full job description
The Director oversees WIPO Japan Office strategy, programme and budget planning, service delivery, stakeholder networks, high-level government engagement, Japan Funds-in-Trust activities, risk and performance management, and representation at meetings across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment is limited-term fixed-term for two years, with a maximum cumulative length of five years in the position.
Requirements & qualifications
Essential criteria include an advanced university degree in a relevant field, at least 15 years of intellectual-property experience including at least six years at senior-management level, experience promoting IP services and working with an international IP system, international-setting experience, and excellent English and Japanese. WIPO may accept a first-level degree plus two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the advanced degree.
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Verification notes
Verified against WIPO's official Staff Recruitment vacancy on 24 August 2026. Requisition 26231-FT_LT was published 30 July 2026 and closes 31 August 2026.
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