Job responsibilities

• Conduct formal examination of intellectual property requesting amendment in conformity with the relevant intellectual property laws and regulations

• Ensure well maintained records of Intellectual property applications and registrations;

• Undertake daily reception of clients and respond to customer queries as it relates to registration of intellectual property

• Prepare reports on client queries, objections and complaints for the Division Manager’s review;

• Conduct formal examination of intellectual property applications in conformity with the relevant intellectual property laws and regulations;

• Avail to users reliable and necessary information on registered intellectual property through conducting intellectual property Registry searches;

• Prepare and participate in outreach activities to the public to educate and promote awareness on intellectual property issues as well as strengthen creative and innovative industries.

• Perform any other duties assigned to her/him by the hierarchical supervisors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of these fields: Law, Business Administration, ICT, Engineering and social sciences.

• Any Intellectual Property training, certification or related experience is an added advantage;

Key Competencies required

• Highly organized with ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Data organization and storage knowledge

• Ability to keep data organized, well protected and available to relevant users

• Strong communication skills.

• Reliability and attention to detail

• Proficient in the required computer programs and database systems

• Basic analytical experience

• Proficient typing, filing and archiving skills

• Strong command of written and spoken English;

• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information and Communication Technology

  0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Accountability

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in preparing, handling and disclosing information of a confidential or sensitive nature

• High integrity and professional ethical standards

• Teamwork skills

• High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy

• Any Intellectual Property training, certification or related experience is an added advantage