Licensing Agents Jobs in Kenya

Positions: Licensing Agents
 

Kenya Association of Music Producers

(KAMP) and Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) are Collective Management

Organizations 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 commission-based

Licensing Agents (with NO retainer / salary) whose primary duty shall be

licensing public users of sound recordings and audio-visual works, for

Communication to the Public license, in accordance to Section 30 (A) of the

Copyright Act, Cap 130, Laws of Kenya. 

Appointed Licensing Agents shall be

required to have the ability to establish strong relations across all levels

both internally and externally with excellent communication skills.  

KAMP-PRISK are looking for Licensing Agents to work in Nairobi, Kajiado,

Mombasa, Voi, Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Nakuru, Eldoret, Meru, Nanyuki,

Nyeri, Embu, Murang’a, Kisii, Garissa, Machakos, Kitui, Busia, Bungoma, Kitale

and Kakamega.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Regional Licensing

Manager, the Licensing Agents shall have the following responsibilities:

• Licensing business owners (users of audio and
  
  audio-visual works) in the specified region of work;



• Creating awareness to the public about
  
  KAMP-PRISK as CMOs for producer and performer rights respectively;


• Carrying out enforcement exercises in
  
  conjunction with the police from time to time as directed by the Regional
  
  Licensing Manager;


• Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned
  
  by the Regional Licensing Manager.

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Must have at least a Diploma in Sales &
  
  Marketing, or any other related qualification, from a recognized
  
  institution.  


• Must have at least one year progressive
  
  working experience in a sales and marketing. A good understanding of
  
  Copyright and Intellectual Property will be an added advantage.


• Must possess reporting and people relations
  
  skills.


• Must be an independent self-starter with
  
  pro-active approach to work and excellent follow through skills with
  
  attention to deadlines.


• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to
  
  manage work relations in a respectful and courteous manner.


• Must be dedicated to aligning with company
  
  goals and policies in ensuring success.


• Must have NO criminal background.


• Proficiency in Excel and Word.


• Good command of English and Kiswahili
  
  languages

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 Friday, 27th January 2016. 

The subject of the email should be

“LICENSING AGENT”. 

HR,

 
KAMP-PRISK 
Email: hr@prisk.or.ke

Only selected interview candidates will be contacted