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Nairobi  

Published On: 26th, July 2023

Closes on: 14th, August 2023

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Centre Manager

Job Description


Responsibilities:

    REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/1

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for:
    • Providing strategic leadership and ensuring proper day to day management of the Institute;
    • Ensuring implementation of Institute’s programmes, project and activities;
    • Implementing Board policies and decisions;
    • Ensuring registration of patents, industrial designs, utility models, trade and service marks are 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 coordinating 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 Institute’s financial and nonfinancial 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 Institute’s objectives;
    • Advising the Board on matters related to the implementation of the business of the Institute; and
    • Carrying out any other function directed by the Board from time to time.

Requirements:

    Requirements for Appointment

    • A Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Law, Science, Information Technology or Business Administration from a recognised university;
    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Science, Information Technology or Business Administration from a recognised university;
    • 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 recognised institution;
    • Clear understanding of the role of industrial property rights in Kenya’s socioeconomic development; 
    • Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
    • Must demonstrate good knowledge of public finance management and public  procurement and asset disposal;
    • Must have high degree of integrity and responsibility;
    • Membership to relevant professional body;
    • Computer competence; and 
    • Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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Victoria Kithongo

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