Chief Financial and Performance Officer (CFPO) & Controller
World Intellectual Property Organization · CH-GenevaPublication Date : 04-Aug-2026 Application Deadline : 03-Sep-2026, 9:59:00 PM · Apply by November 2, 2026
About this role
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE : please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location. 1. Organizational Context a. Organizational Setting The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) leads the development of a balanced and effective global intellectual property ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future. It is unique as a UN organization in that it is almost entirely financed by fees (> 95 percent) from private sector entities in exchange for global IP services. This unique financial structure also exposes WIPO to a unique set of risks that stem from uncertainty and volatility in the global economic and financial environment. WIPO is also mandated to shape the future of the global IP system, mainstream the understanding of IP across a wide range of stakeholders and communities and to support governments enterprises and communities to use IP as a tool for economic growth and development. WIPO’s mandate and its reliance on income generated from fees for our services drive the active pursuit for effectiveness and efficiency across our…