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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.
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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 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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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/2
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the formulation and implementation of standards, norms, plans, policies, laws and regulations concerning development of industrial property rights in Kenya;
- Ensuring efficient and effective organization, direction, administration, management and coordination of activities and programmes in the Department;
- Developing proposals for modernization of the Department;
- Overseeing undertaking of research and preparation of reports on relevant issues in the field of industrial property;
- Overseeing development of outreach programmes;
- Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating all the departmental programmes, activities and budget;
- Overseeing the provision of industrial property information to the public;
- Liaising with international intellectual property organizations to promote industrial property protection in Kenya;
- Managing departmental performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Science, Law, Engineering, Information Technology or Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Law, Technology or Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Satisfactorily served at a senior position in the Institute or a comparable position in similar organizations for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competence;
- Extensive knowledge in the field of industrial property;
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competence and managerial capability;
- A strong interpersonal skill;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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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.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/4
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services, the manager will be responsible for:
- Formulating and implementing finance and accounting policies and procedures;
- Designing and implementing an effective system of internal controls that adheres to financial policies and procedures;
- Formulating and implementing a system for prudent financial management;
- Keeping safe custody of assets and accountable documents;
- Preparing and presenting annual budgets and management reports;
- Coordinating reconciliation of accounts as well as preparation of timely and accurate financial statements;
- Coordinating with the External Auditors and implementing audit recommendations;
- Coordinating efficient and timely payments for goods and services;
- Supervising staff;
- Managing performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- CPA Part II or III or equivalent qualification;
- Satisfactorily served at a senior role in Finance or Accounts in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Demonstrated high understanding of finance and accounting matters;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/5
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services, the manager will be responsible for overall management of human resource services including:
- Coordinating the implementation of policies and procedures governing human resource management in the Institute;
- Serving as Secretary to the Human Resource Advisory Committee;
- Coordinating management of human resource services;
- Coordinating human resource planning, recruitment, selection, discipline, placement, induction, appointments, promotions and confirmation of staff;
- Administering staff remuneration, remittances, pension and gratuities;
- Coordinating provision of staff insurance, medical cover, occupational health, safety and welfare;
- Coordinating job evaluation, staff performance appraisal and incentive scheme;
- Coordinating performance management including time management, staff appraisal,
- training and career development;
- Supervising staff;
- Managing performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or CPS (K) or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- Satisfactorily served as Assistant Human Resource Manager in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Membership to relevant professional body
- A high degree of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality;
- Conversant with labour laws and regulations;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/LS/2023/5
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for:
- Hearing opposition and expungement proceedings and making written rulings under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act;
- Advising the Institute on compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Industrial Property Act, the Trade Marks Act and other relevant national laws as well as international industrial property instruments that Kenya has acceded to or ratified;
- Signing certificates issued under the Trade Marks Act;
- Preparing requisite documents and attending proceedings on infringement of industrial property rights;
- Liaising with external lawyers on court proceedings involving the Institute and other legal matters;
- Preparing drafting instructions to amend the Trade Marks Act and the Industrial Property Act as well as the subsidiary legislation made thereunder and preparing drafting instructions for new legislation in the industrial property field;
- Interpreting and implementing legal policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Negotiating and drafting of commercial contracts and international agreements on behalf of the Institute;
- Screening and registering technology transfer agreements and licences; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- An L.L.M Degree or a Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- An L.L.B Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A post graduate Diploma in Law;
- Possession of a current practising certificate;
- Be a Certified Public Secretary;
- Satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for at least 3 years;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/7
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Accounts, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for:
- Implementing accounting systems;
- Overseeing timely preparation and payment of tax and other statutory deductions;
- Monitoring of expenditure against budgets;
- Approving payments;
- Preparing budgets;
- Inducting new staff;
- Monitoring of revenue against target;
- Preparing and presentation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports;
- Liaising with external auditors; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- Satisfactorily served as a senior finance officer or accountant in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Diploma in Accounting;
- CPA Part II or III or equivalent qualification;
- management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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KIPI/ADM/HR/SCM/2023/8
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Managing Director, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for provision of procurement services to the Institute including:
- Monitoring all risks related to procurement and ensuring that appropriate controls are implemented to mitigate and eliminate the risks;
- Serving as Secretary to the Tender Evaluation Committee;
- Organizing and managing procurement function and interpreting procurement policies;
- Advising on procurement procedures and ensuring procurement processes are adhered to;
- Operationalizing and implementing all procurement laws, regulations and guidelines;
- Preparing of periodic procurement reports;
- Undertaking pre-qualification of suppliers;
- Preparing annual procurement plan;
- Supervising staff in the Section;
- Coordinating the processing of tender documents and submitting to the relevant Committees for evaluation;
- Implementing procurement decisions;
- Developing an effective stores management system;
- Managing contracts to ensure timely renewals;
- Preparing and processing of procurement requests for quotations and tenders;
- Formulating and implementing systems for security and safe custody of the Institute’s assets;
- Managing and advising on asset disposal as and when required;
- Processing timely payment of suppliers of goods and services;
- Managing performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- Satisfactorily served as Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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KIPI/ADM/HR/IA/2023/9
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for:
- Serving as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and advising on matters related to internal controls;
- Coordinating the operations of the Internal Audit Section;
- Developing and implementing internal audit policies and procedures;
- Assessing internal controls to mitigate business and operational risks;
- Advising management on effective controls to safeguard against fraud;
- Liaising with External Auditors on annual audits and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented;
- Designing internal audit plans as per audit guidelines, best practices and charter;
- Presenting periodic audit reports to the Audit Committee and provide assurance of the Institute’s internal controls;
- Assessing the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and compliance with set policies;
- Reviewing appropriate reports submitted by Departments, Divisions and Sections to confirm the accuracy and correctness of information;
- Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards of performance in the Section;
- Supervising staff;
- Conducting special investigations as may be required from time to time;
- Managing performance targets; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- CPA Part III, CISA or equivalent qualification;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Patent, the Senior Patent Examiner will be responsible for:
- Substantive examination of patents and utility models or industrial designs applications to determine whether they meet the requirement of the Industrial Property Act;
- Processing regional and international applications for transmittal to respective regional and international offices;
- Classification of applications according to International Patent Classification System (IPC) and Locarno Classification System;
- Conducting patent, utility model, and industrial design searches and providing technical information to the public;
- Responding to enquiries and correspondences from applicants of patents, utility models and industrial designs; and
- Participating in outreach activities, seminars trainings to create intellectual property awareness; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;ii. Satisfactorily served as Patent Examiner in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Certificate in intellectual property;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Demonstrated competence in patent examination;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for:
- Preparing periodic performance analysis reports;
- Preparing financial statements and management reports;
- Managing receipts and payments;
- Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents;
- Processing payments from monthly payroll by-products; and
- Ensuring timely payments of suppliers; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- CPA Part II or equivalent qualification;
- Satisfactorily served as Accountant in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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Ref: KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/12
Reporting to the Assistant Human Resource Manager, the Senior Human Resource Officer will be responsible for:
- Implementing the human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Administering appointments, placement, promotions and confirming staff in the Institute;
- Administering pension, gratuities and approval of leave;
- Administering staff performance management and career development;
- Coordinating training needs assessment;
- Administering staff insurance and salary advances;
- Managing staff counselling and induction;
- Overseeing conflict resolution among staff;
- Managing Human Resource related systems and databases;
- Preparing advertisements and notices for vacant positions at the Institute;
- Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointment, Human Resource Management Records and compliment control; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A Certificate in HR management or CPS Part II or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- Satisfactorily served as Human Resource Officer in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Computer competency;
- Being conversant with labour laws and regulations; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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KIPI/ADM/HR/SCM/2023/13
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management, the Senior Supply Chain
- Management Officer will be responsible for:
- Preparing periodic procurement plans;
- Preparing prequalified list of Suppliers;
- Implementing procurement policies and regulations;
- Liaising with the Ministry on E-Procurement (IFMIS);
- Maintaining an up-to-date database of suppliers;
- Carrying out stock-taking;
- Keeping stocks in safe custody;
- Maintaining proper procurement records;
- Preparing tender documents; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- Satisfactorily served as Supply Chain Management Officer in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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KIPI/ADM/HR/ICT/2023/14
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager, ICT, the Senior ICT Officer will be responsible for:
- Providing technical support and guidance for the ICT infrastructure;
- Maintaining connectivity on data exchange between external databases and KIPI databases;
- Analysing, designing, coding, testing and implementing ICT systems;
- Maintaining computer systems and providing user support;
- Maintaining ICT equipment and related peripherals;
- Receiving, installing and certifying ICT equipment;
- Carrying out system back-ups;
- Troubleshooting and ensuring availability of ICT services;
- Ensuring compatibility of existing systems and network infrastructure;
- Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
- Developing and maintaining of the Institute’s website; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- MCSE or IMIS or CCNA or Diploma in IT or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- Satisfactorily served in the grade of ICT Officer I in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for at least three (3) years;
- A management and leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/SP/2023/15
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Strategy & Planning, the Senior Strategy & Planning Officer will be responsible for:
- Assisting in preparation of strategic plans; Performance Contract and implementation programmes;
- Preparation of the Institute’s work plan;
- Assisting all Departments, Division, Sections and Units to prepare their work plans;
- Coordinating and evaluating implementation of the Institute’s Strategic Plan, Performance Contract and other activities of the Institute;
- Preparing periodic reports on the status of implementation of the Strategic Plan , Performance Contract and other activities of the Institute;
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of projects and programmes and prepare reports;
- Participating in budget preparation for the Institute; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, Public Policy and Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- A Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Sciences;
- Satisfactorily served as Strategy and Planning Officer in the Institute or a comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/LS/2023/16
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Legal Services, the Legal Officer will be responsible for
- Hearing opposition and expungement proceedings and making written rulings under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act;
- Advising the Institute on compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Industrial Property Act, the Trade Marks Act and other relevant national laws as well as international industrial property instruments that Kenya has acceded to or ratified;
- Signing certificates issued under the Trade Marks Act;
- Preparing requisite documents and attending proceedings on infringement of industrial property rights;
- Liaising with external lawyers on litigation and other legal matters;
- Preparing drafting instructions to amend the Trade Marks Act and the Industrial Property Act as well as the subsidiary legislation made there under and preparing drafting instructions for new legislation in the industrial property field;
- Interpreting and implementing legal policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Negotiating and drafting of commercial contracts and international agreements on behalf of the Institute;
- Screening and registering technology transfer agreements and licences; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- An L.L.B Degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- A post graduate Diploma in Law;
- Possession of a current practising certificate;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/PA/2023/17
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Senior Patent Examiner, the Patent Examiner will be responsible for
- Examination of patent, utility model, and industrial design applications for compliance with formality requirements as provided under the Industrial Property Act;
- Classification of applications according to International Patent Classification System (IPC) and Locarno Classification System;
- Conducting patent, utility model, and industrial design searches and provide technical advice to the public;
- Substantive examination of patent and utility model or industrial design applications; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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KIPI/ADM/HR/TM/2023/18
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to Senior Trade Mark Examiner, the Trade Mark Examiner will be responsible for
- Advising clients and responding to enquiries on trade mark procedures;
- Ascertaining classification and identification of goods and services;
- Conducting trade mark searches;
- Examining applications for registrations of trade marks;
- Classifying trade marks according to Nice and Vienna Classification; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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(REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/19)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to Senior Accountant, the Accountant will be responsible for
- Preparing trial balance;
- Updating revenue and expenditure records in the cashbook;
- Preparing cash flows forecasts;
- Maintaining debtors and creditors records;
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation and analysis of expense and suspense accounts; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- CPA Part I or equivalent qualification;
- Satisfactorily served as Accounts Assistant in the Institute or comparable position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/21
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Assistant Manager Administration, the Administration Officer will be responsible for
- Supervising cleaning service providers and ensuring offices, buildings and compound are cleaned to the required standards;
- Ensuring effective management and maintenance of office facilities and equipment;
- Monitoring service contracts implementation and ensure timely renewal;
- Coordinating the transport function;
- Coordinating servicing and maintenance of motor vehicles;
- Ensuring Institute properties are well maintained; and
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognised University;
- Diploma in management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
- Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and management of assets;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Computer competency; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/22
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Managing Director, the Principal Assistant Office Administrator will be responsible for
- Using e-office to research and process data;
- Operating office equipment;
- Attending to visitors and clients;
- Handling telephone calls;
- Handling customer inquiries and complaints;
- Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
- Coordinating travel arrangements;
- Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
- Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
- Maintaining the office diary;
- Preparing responses to routine correspondence;
- Offering Board secretarial services;
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management from a recognised Institution;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognised Institution;
OR
- Satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Assistant Office Administrator for a minimum period of three (3) years; and
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council;
OR
- Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
- Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m);
- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m) or Computerized Document Processing III;
- Business English III or Communications II;
- Office Practice II;
- Commerce II;
- Office Management III or Office Administration and Management III;
- Secretarial Duties II;
- Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other recognised institution;
- Certificate in Computer applications from a recognised Institution;
- Demonstrated professional competence in management of office and administrative services;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Membership to relevant professional body;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner; and
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Method of Application
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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