Job Description
MANAGER – TRADE MARKS – GRADE KP ‘3’ (REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/TM/2021/(1)
ONE (1) POSITION
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,500.00 p.m. – Ksh. 247,700 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
House Allowance: Ksh. 60,000.00 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 20,000.00 p.m.
Medical cover: As per KIPI’s Medical Policy
Leave Allowance: As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave: 30 days per financial year
The Manager – Trade Marks shall be responsible to the Deputy Managing Director, Technical Services.
(a) Duties and responsibilities
i. Formulating and implementing Trade Mark Division’s operational policies, plans,
procedures and rules;
ii. Setting and ensuring achievement of performance targets in the Division;
iii. Monitoring, evaluating and controlling performance of the Division;
iv. Undertaking training needs for staff in the Division and submitting to the Human
Resource Advisory Committee for consideration;
v. Supervising, appraising and developing staff of the Division;
vi. Overseeing compilation and dissemination of industrial property rights information;
vii. Recommending amendments and reviews to the Trade Marks Act and Rules, Trade Mark Manual and Geographical Indication Act where appropriate in consultation with the
Legal Services Division;
viii. Supervising preparation of certificates;
ix. Facilitating research in the field of industrial property in consultation with the
Research, Innovation and Industrial Property Information Division;
x. Managing performance targets; and
xi. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. A Master’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual
Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Satisfactorily served as Assistant Manager Trade Mark in the Institute or a comparable
position with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of industrial property rights; and
v. Computer competency.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by completing ONE (1) 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);
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae; and
• Clearance certificates from the following bodies: -
i. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
ii. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
iii. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI); and
iv. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Please Note:
(i) KIPI is an equal opportunity employer and therefore persons with disabilities, the
marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
(ii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)
17 Kabarsiran Avenue, Lavington, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 51648-00200,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach the Office of the Managing Director on or before Monday,18th October,2021 latest 5:00 pm. (East African Time)