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Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a government parastatal under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives. The Institute was established on 2nd May 2002 upon the coming into force of the Industrial Property Act 2001. Previously the Institute existed as Kenya Industrial Property Office (KIPO), which was established in February 1990 after enactment of the Industrial Property Act, CAP 509 of the Laws of Kenya.
REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/RI/2023/3
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services, the manager will be responsible for:
- Formulating and implementing operational policies, work plans, procedures, projects and budgets in relation to research, dissemination of IP information, IP training and IP awareness creation;
- Identifying research priorities for the Institute in relation to IP and developing a comprehensive research agenda;
- Undertaking research and preparing reports on relevant issues on industrial property and identifying emerging fields of research endeavour;
- Managing and administering the IP resource Centre and Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC);
- Facilitating access to online patent, scientific and technical resources and publications;
- Developing and implementing IP training and IP awareness programmes, and coordinating preparation of materials relevant for the training and awareness programmes;
- Liaising with other functional areas to identify IP information to be disseminated to the public;
- Building partnership with stakeholders to promote innovation and exploitation of inventions for economic development;
- Setting, monitoring and ensuring achievement of performance targets in the Division;
- Coordinating preparation of newsletters, reports and journals for publication; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, Commerce, Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of intellectual property;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Good analytical skills with the ability to research and interpret information;
- Excellent level of report writing, presentation and communication skills;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by completing ONE 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);
- Equating degree certificates acquired from outside the country from the Commission for University Education; and
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please Note:
- KIPI is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, persons with disabilities (PwDs), the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Successful applicants shall be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies at appointment level: -
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Criminal Investigation Department; and
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Completed application forms should be delivered to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors
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 Chairman, KIPI Board of Directors on or before Monday, 14th August 2023 latest 5:00 P.M. (East African Time).
CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KENYA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INSTITUTE
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