Job Description
MANAGING DIRECTOR – GRADE KP ‘1’ (REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/2023/1)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Contract
Basic Salary : Ksh. 260,000/= - Ksh. 460,000/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 80,000/= p.m
Entertainment Allowance : Ksh. 65,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will be responsible for:
i. Providing strategic leadership and ensuring proper day to day management of the
Institute;
ii. Ensuring implementation of Institute’s programmes, project and activities;
iii. Implementing Board policies and decisions;
iv. Ensuring registration of patents, industrial designs, utility models, trade and
service marks are done effectively and efficiently;
v. Implementing the Performance Contract signed between the Board and the
Government;
vi. Implementing the provisions of the Industrial Property Act, 2001 and the Trade
Marks Act, Cap 506;
vii. Preparing and coordinating business related proposals, reports and othersubmissions for consideration by the Board;
viii. Implementing the relevant local, regional and international agreements to which
Kenya is a Party;
ix. Ensuring proper management and control of the Institute’s financial and non-
financial resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner in consultation with
the Board, parent Ministry and all the relevant Government agencies and
stakeholders;
x. Serving as Secretary to the Board;
xi. Carrying out other responsibilities necessary for the achievement of the
Institute’s objectives;
xii. Advising the Board on matters related to the implementation of the business of
the Institute; and
xiii. Carrying out any other function directed by the Board from time to time.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. A Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Law, Science, Information Technology
or Business Administration from a recognised university;
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Science, Information Technology or Business
Administration from a recognised university;
iii. At least Seven (7) years working experience in matters relating to industrial
property;
iv. Served at top management position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
v. Undergone senior management training for a minimum period of four (4) weeks
from a recognised institution;
vi. Clear understanding of the role of industrial property rights in Kenya’s socio-
economic development;
vii. Must possess strong interpersonal skills;
viii. Must demonstrate good knowledge of public finance management and public
procurement and asset disposal;
ix. Must have high degree of integrity and responsibility;
x. Membership to relevant professional body;
xi. Computer competence; and
xii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.