Licensing Assistant Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Licensing Assistant

 

Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) and Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) are Collective Management Organisations licensed by the Kenya Copyright Board under the Copyright Act, 2001 to represent producers of sound recordings and performers of audio and audio-visual works respectively. 

KAMP and PRISK are both mandated to collect license fees from the users of sound recordings and audiovisual works and distribute royalties to their respective rights holders. 

Purpose: KAMP-PRISK seek to engage a full-time Licensing Assistant to support the Licensing department with contract management and compliance. 

The appointed Licensing Assistant will be a team player with the ability to establish strong relationships across all levels both internally and externally with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Licensing Manager, the Licensing Assistant shall have the following responsibilities:

• Drawing and examining contracts and licensing documents.
• Preparing correspondences with licensees.
• Establishing and organizing legal documents and files and monitoring calendars.
• Facilitating legal action against defaulters.
• Ensuring the License Processing policy is adhered to.
• Ensuring systems and procedures are legally sound and legal files are up to date.
• Conducting licensing activities and making progressive reports to the Licensing Manager.
• Conducting any other duties as may be assigned by the Licensing Manager from time to time.

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• A Bachelor of laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university. A Post Graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law is an added advantage.
• At least one year progressive working experience in a legal setting with a bias in Intellectual Property Law.
• Legal administrative skills, reporting skills and public relationships skills.
• Must be detail oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Independent self-starter with pro-active approach to work and excellent follow through skills with attention to deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to manage work relationships in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Must be dedicated to aligning with company goals in ensuring success
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to learn new interfaces quickly and use them effectively.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume and application letter to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday, 17th December 2013. 

The subject of the email should be LICENSING ASSISTANT.

Licensing Manager, 
KAMP-PRISK 
Email: info@prisk.or.ke

Only selected interview candidates will be contacted.