The Kenya Copyright Board is a State
Corporation within the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
whose mandate is to administer and enforce copyright and related rights.
The Board is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions:
Legal Counsel I
Ref: L1/2014
KECOBO 7
Gross Salary Range: Minimum scale of KES 108,000 to Maximum scale of
KES 120,221
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prosecute copyright infringement cases;
- Provide counsel to artists and CMOs on
management of copyright and related rights;
- Carry out training for rights holders, users,
and enforcement agencies;
- Vetting of copyright applications;
- Carry out relevant research on copyright
protection;
- Preparation of session papers and
participation in awareness creation and outreach activities;
- Represent the Board in litigation and conduct
mediation.
Qualification Requirements:
- Law degree from a recognized university;
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court with at
least 3 years experience;
- Current practicing certificate with no past or
pending criminal matter;
- Demonstrate general knowledge and
understanding of Intellectual Property law.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrate high degree of technical and
professional competence in legal work performance;
- Research and publication;
- ICT proficiency
Legal Counsel II
Ref: L2/2014
KECOBO 6
Gross Salary Range: Minimum scale of KES 91,000 to Maximum scale of KES
100,000
Duties and Responsibilities
- Vetting of applications for copyright registration
- Attending to public inquiries on copyright
protection
- Prosecution of copyright cases
- Carry out training for rights holders, users,
and enforcement agencies;
- Carry out relevant research on copyright
protection;
- Participation in awareness creation and
outreach activities;
- Preparation of session papers
- Any other duty as may be assigned from time to
time by Head of Legal Department and senior legal counsel
Qualification Requirements:
- Law degree from a recognized university;
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court with at
least 1 year experience;
- Current practicing certificate with no past or
pending criminal matter;
- Basic knowledge and understanding of
Intellectual Property law will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrate professional competence in legal
work performance;
- ICT proficiency
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria may send their applications including cover letter with expected
salary, duly completed application for employment form (CLICK HERE to
Download from our website), CV, two references, daytime telephone contacts and
copies of relevant certificates/testimonials to: Email: info@copyright.go.ke or
drop at NHIF building, 5th Floor, Ragati road
OR
The executive Director
Kenya Copyright Board
P.O. Box 34670 - 00100
Nairobi
Kenya Copyright Board
P.O. Box 34670 - 00100
Nairobi
Note:
- Applicants who applied earlier or participated
in the interviews are advised not to re-apply for the position of Legal
Counsel I KECOBO 7
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants are advised to note that the
vacancy is for one (1) year renewable contract.
Those who applied before need not
re-apply.
Closing date for applications is 04.03.2015.
Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.