Kenya Industrial Property Institute Manager, Research, Innovation and IP Information Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Industrial Property Institute Manager, Research, Innovation and IP Information Jobs in Kenya

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Industrial Property Institute Manager, Research, Innovation and IP Information Jobs in Kenya

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