Kenya
Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a body Corporate in the Ministry of
Industry, Investment and Trade established under the Industrial Property Act,
2001.
It is
mandated to register / grant industrial property rights, screen technology
transfer agreements and licences, provide to the public, industrial property
information for technological and economic development, and promote inventive
and innovative activities in Kenya.
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Applications
are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent
academic credentials to fill the position of Managing Director.
The term
of employment is a 3 Year Contract, renewable once, based on performance.
Job Description
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing
strategic leadership and ensuring proper day to day management of the
Institute;
- Ensuring
implementation of KIPI’s programmes, project and activities;
- Implementing
Board policies and decisions;
- Ensuring
registration of patents, industrial designs, utility models, trade and
service marks is done effectively and efficiently;
- Implementing
the Performance Contract signed between the Board and the Government;
- Implementing
the provisions of the Industrial Property Act, 2001 and the Trade Marks
Act, Cap 506;
- Preparing
and co-ordinating business related proposals, reports and other
submissions for consideration by the Board;
- Implementing
the relevant local, regional and international agreements to which Kenya
is a party;
- Ensuring
proper management and control of the KIPI’s financial and non-financial
resources in an efficient and cost effective manner in consultation with
the Board, parent Ministry and all the relevant Government agencies and
stakeholders;
- Serving
as Secretary to the Board;
- Carrying
out other responsibilities necessary for the achievement of the KIPI’s objectives;
- Advising
the Board on matters related to the implementation of the business of the
Institute; and
- Carrying
out any other function as directed by the Board from time to time.
Qualifications
and Experience
The
Institute is looking for a suitable Kenyan Citizen who meets the following
qualifications:
- a
university degree in Law, Science, Information Technology or Business
Administration from a recognized university;
- a
Master’s degree in Intellectual Property, Law, Science, Information
Technology or Business Administration from a recognized university will be
an added advantage;
- at
least Seven (7) years working experience in matters relating to industrial
property;
- served
at top management position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
- undergone
senior management training for a minimum period of four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
- clear
understanding of the role of industrial property rights in Kenya’s
socioeconomic development; and
- be
computer competent.
Skills
and Competencies
The
ideal candidate should:
- Be
a person of high integrity;
- Be
a team player;
- Be
a strategic thinker;
- Have
excellent communication skills; and
- Have
excellent interpersonal relationships.
Applicants
must also submit clearance certificates from:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Criminal
Investigations Department (Certificate of Good Conduct); and
- Credit
Reference Bureau.
Remuneration: The successful candidate shall be competitively remunerated in accordance
with the prevailing guidelines for remuneration of Officers serving in State
Corporations.
Applicants should attach a detailed CV, and copies of identification documents, relevant certificates and testimonials in electronic or hard copies, and quoting the reference number both on the envelope and in the application, to reach KIPI on or before 18th August 2016.
Please note that this information is also available on KIPI’s website:www.kipi.go.ke
All applications should be clearly marked Application for the Position of Managing Director and submitted as follows:
Applications in hard copy through Post Office should be addressed as registered mail to:
The
Chairman
KIPI Board of Directors
P.O. Box 51648-00200
Nairobi
KIPI Board of Directors
P.O. Box 51648-00200
Nairobi
OR hand delivered to the Kenya Industrial Property Institute, Weights and Measures Premises, South C, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Block B Ground Floor in a Box Marked “recruitment of KIPI MD”.
Electronic
copies should be sent to chairman@kipi.go.ke indicating the reference number.
KIPI is an equal opportunity employer.
Note: Persons who responded to the earlier advertisement need not re-apply.