Manager – Trade Marks Kenya Industrial Property Institute Product & Project Management Kenya Industrial Property Institute Product & Project Management Nairobi|Full TimeGovernment|KSh Confidential 1h Job Summary Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above position. Minimum Qualification: Bachelor Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 3 years Job Description/Requirements VISION “A world class institution in administration of industrial property rights” MISSION “To protect and promote industrial property rights and foster innovation for sustainable development in Kenya” Applications are invited from qualified persons for the following positions: - 1. MANAGER – TRADE MARKS – GRADE KP ‘3’ (REF NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/TM/2021/3) ONE (1) POSITION Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,500.00 p.m. – Ksh. 247,700 p.m. Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable House Allowance: Ksh. 60,000.00 p.m. Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 20,000.00 p.m. Medical cover: As per KIPI’s Medical Policy Leave Allowance: As per KIPI Human Resource Manual, 2016 Annual Leave: 30 days per financial year The Manager – Trade Marks shall be responsible to the Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services. (a) Duties and responsibilities i. Formulating and implementing Trade mark Division Operational policies, plans, procedures and rules; ii. Setting and ensuring achievement of performance targets in the Trade Marks Division; iii. Monitoring, evaluating and controlling performance of the Trade Marks Division; iv. Undertaking training needs assessment for staff in the Division and submitting to the Human Resource Advisory Committee for consideration; v. Supervising, appraising and developing staff of the Division; vi. Overseeing compilation and dissemination of industrial property rights information; vii. Recommending amendments and reviews to the Trade Marks Act and Rules, Trade Mark Manual and Geographical Indication Act where appropriate in consultation with the Legal Services Division; viii. Supervising preparation of certificates; ix. Facilitating research in the field of industrial property in consultation with the Research, Innovation & Industrial Property Information Division; x. Managing performance targets; and xi. Any other duty that may be assigned. (b) Requirements for appointment For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: - i. A Master’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution; ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution; iii. Satisfactorily served as an Assistant Manager, Trade Marks or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service; iv. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of industrial property rights; and v. Computer competency. Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by completing ONE (1) Kenya Industrial Property Institute Application for Employment Form. The form may be downloaded from the Kenya Industrial Property Institute Website www.kipi.go.ke The candidates should attach COPIES of the following documents to their application form: • National Identity Card; • Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts; • Any supporting documents and testimonials; • Letter of appointment to their current substantive post (where applicable); • Letter of appointment to their previous post (where applicable); • Detailed Curriculum Vitae; and • Clearance Certificate from the following bodies: - i. Higher Education Loans Board (where applicable) ii. Kenya Revenue Authority iii. Criminal Investigation Department iv. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Please Note: (i) KIPI is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply. (ii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. (iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Completed application forms should be sent to: The Managing Director Kenya Industrial Property Institute 17 Kabarsiran Avenue, Lavington, Off Waiyaki Way P.O. Box 51648-00200, NAIROBI. So as to reach the Office of the Managing Director, on or before Tuesday, 6th April 2021 latest 5:00 P.M. (East African Time). MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE Important Safety Tips 1. Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. 2. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below.
