KAMP-PRISK Licensing Agents Jobs in Kenya

May 26, 2016

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 Machakos, Kitui, Mombasa,
Voi, Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Embu, Garissa,
Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga and Trans Nzoia.

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Regional 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 Manager;


• Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned by the Regional 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, 3rd June 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.