Program Consultant (Temporary Parental Leave Cover)

WIPO
Program Consultant (Temporary Parental Leave Cover) Call for individual consultants

Reference: rfx_854
Beneficiary countries or territories: Multiple destinations (see the Countries or territories tab)
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 30-Oct-2026
Deadline on: 13-Nov-2026 16:00 (GMT 2.00)
Description

WIPO is seeking a Program Consultant to provide temporary program support during the parental leave of a staff member and ensure business continuity within the Department for Development Cooperation (DDC), Regional and National Development Sector (RNDS).

The Department works closely with Regional Divisions and other relevant WIPO units to support cooperation with Member States and stakeholders, strengthen intellectual property ecosystems, and promote the effective use of intellectual property as a tool for growth and development.

Interested candidates are invited to express their interest and consult the detailed Terms of Reference and other relevant information on WIPO's eSourcing platform.

Application Instructions

To submit an application, candidates must register on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) as an Individual Consultant.

Please note that, following registration, synchronization between UNGM and WIPO's eSourcing platform may take a few hours. During this period, candidates may encounter error messages when attempting to access the platform.

We therefore strongly encourage candidates to complete their UNGM registration well in advance and submit their applications before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Thank you for your interest in working with WIPO.