Marketing and Communications Manager (80-100%)

The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property is recruiting a

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: 

AIPPI