Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is a
State Corporation established under Section 3 of the Copyright Act (CAP 130,
Laws of Kenya) with the mandate to enforce and administer copyright.
State Corporation established under Section 3 of the Copyright Act (CAP 130,
Laws of Kenya) with the mandate to enforce and administer copyright.
The Kenya Copyright Board invites
applications for the following positions:
applications for the following positions:
REF: L/LI/2016-Legal Counsel I – KECOBO
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Gross Salary Range: Minimum scale of KES 108,000 to
Maximum scale of KES 120,221
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Gross Salary Range: Minimum scale of KES 108,000 to
Maximum scale of KES 120,221
Legal Counsel Job Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Prosecute copyright infringement
cases; - Provide counsel to artists and
CMOs on management of copyright and related rights; - Carry out training for rights
holders, users, and enforcement agencies; - Vetting of copyright applications;
- Carry out relevant research on
copyright protection; - Preparation of session papers and
participation in awareness creation and outreach activities; - Represent the Board in litigation
and conduct mediation.
Qualification Requirements for Legal
Counsel Job
Counsel Job
- Law degree from a recognized
university; - Must be an Advocate of the High
Court with at least 3 years post qualification experience; - Current practicing certificate;
- Demonstrate general knowledge and
understanding of Intellectual - Property law;
- Post graduate studies in
Intellectual Property Law will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrate high degree of
technical and professional competence in - legal work performance;
- Research and publication;
- ICT proficiency
All applicants must display high ethical
standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of
Article six (6) of the constitution of Kenya. In addition, the candidates
must provide reliable contact addresses of three referees one of which is the
current or former employer. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of
Article six (6) of the constitution of Kenya. In addition, the candidates
must provide reliable contact addresses of three referees one of which is the
current or former employer. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
All applications with copies of updated
curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates should be addressed to:
curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Kenya Copyright Board,
P.O. Box 34670-00100
Nairobi
Kenya Copyright Board,
P.O. Box 34670-00100
Nairobi
Kenya Copyright Board is an equal
opportunity employer. Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
opportunity employer. Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
