Call for applications: CMO CEO in Kenya

A CMO is a body that administers the licensing of rights, collection of royalties and enforcement of rights on behalf of copyright holders. It monitors the use of works and collect licence fees on the copyright owner’s behalf. The Kenya Copyright Board licenses and regulates all CMOs in Kenya. 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure effective compliance with the Copyright Act.
• Ensure the implementation and adherence of the organisation’s policies, procedures and standards. 
• Provide leadership to senior management and staff.
• Manage the organisation’s budget, ensure timely preparation and establish proper internal controls.
• Review and implement regulations, internal systems, structures, procedures and controls to improve service quality.
• Establish a framework to implement the organisation’s strategic plan, policies and business plan. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory bodies and relevant bodies.
• Ensure timely preparation and presentation of various progress reports to the board of directors. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• A master’s degree in business administration, law, education, economics, statistics, communication, intellectual property or related disciplines from a recognised university.
• At least 10 years of work experience, five of which must be at the managerial level. 
• Basic knowledge in IT and financial management.
• Basic knowledge of the intellectual property industry.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable. 

Requirements

The applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of motivation with expected salary.
• A detailed CV.

The above should be sent via email to hr@mnm.law before 15 April. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from:

• The Kenya Revenue Authority.
• The Director of Criminal investigation.
• The Higher Education Loans Board.
• The Credit Reference Bureau.