The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) is a leading global NGO dedicated to the development, improvement, and legal protection of intellectual property. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, AIPPI is a politically neutral, non-profit organization with about 9,000 members from over 118 countries, including legal professionals, academics, and officials.
Job title: Marketing and Communications Manager
Vacancy Number: 2025/10
Location: AIPPI General Secretariat, Zurich, Switzerland
Workload: 80-100%
Starting date: 1 December 2025 or upon mutual agreement
Reporting to: President Team, Executive Director
Cooperating with:
Bureau, Secretary General Team, General Secretariat, various AIPPI Committees, AIPPI National Regional Groups, individual AIPPI members
Your main tasks:
* Define and execute Marketingand Communications activities according to AIPPI Strategy (all media, incl. social media)
* Content manager, marketing, media relations, and corporate communications and campaigns (media and digital)
* Act as primary contact for stakeholders (board, partners, sponsors, media)
* Oversees international Congress and Events communications
* Safeguard and develop the corporate identity and brand architecture
* Coach and develop the MarCom team
* Analyze KPIs and prepare management reports on campaign performance
* Drive innovation and adoption of new digital tools and communication channels
* Represent the MarCom function in international committees and projects
Your Profile:
* Master’s degree in marketing, Sales, Communications or business administration, or equivalent
* Minimum 8 years of direct work experience in Marketing andCommunications capacity, work experience in the NGO sector preferred
* Ability to manage, co-ordinate and execute the end-to-end marketing processes while meeting deadlines and budget requirements
* Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience in marketing techniques, technologies, (email) marketing campaigns and media relations
* Ability to take initiative, think creative and innovative
* Highly effective and efficient project management, prioritization, multi-tasking while maintaining high work standards, and time management skills to meet deadlines
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders (leadership, members, partners)
* Empathic personality
* Strategic and creative communicator with the ability to translate complex IP concepts into accessible narratives
* Passionate about intellectual property and its role in innovation and global progress
* Knowledge of CRM and membership systems (e.g. CRM Dynamics)
* Excellent MS 365 and project management tools (e.g. Asana).
* Excellent language skills in English (native or fully proficient); other language skills (German, French, Spanish, etc.) desirable
* Eligible for Swiss work permit
* Willing and able to travel to AIPPI’s World Congresses and to various smaller Events occasionally
* Some flexibility may be required during peak periods
Salary:
A competitive salary in line with the candidate’s qualifications and experience
Application:
Please send your complete application documents (CV, cover letter, reference letters, etc.) to hr@aippi.org until 30 November 2025.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact person:
Please contact hr@aippi.org, if you have specific questions.
Link:
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