Our client, the
Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA) is a specialized government agency established
under the Anti-Counterfeit Act, No.13 of 2008.
Its mandate
is to educate and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting and
to combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods,
through co-ordination with national, regional and international organizations
involved in combating counterfeiting.
Head of Human Resource & Administration
(Ref
No.:131/JH/FN)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Finance & Administration, the Head of Human Resources will be in charge of the general aspects of human resource management and administration in the Agency; and provide a broad range of human resource and administrative management activities in support of the Agency’s operations.
Further responsibilities will include:
- formulating and reviewing terms and
conditions of service;
- developing and reviewing training
policies for staff;
- liaising with legal division on
matters of insurance cover for staff, assets and premises;
- overseeing the sound recruitment,
appointment, and retention of competent staff;
- establishing and maintaining a
registry for proper storage of the Agency’s documentation and files;
- ensuring proper management of the
staff retirement benefits scheme;
- developing an effective and
transparent performance management policy;
- dealing with disciplinary issues and
conflicts among staff;
- developing and implementing
succession plans; and
- coordinating all transport
activities for the Agency both internal and overseas.
Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree
in Management, Social Sciences, Law, Finance, or Public Administration.
A Masters degree
and or a postgraduate diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added
advantage.
A minimum of
five (5) years’ experience ¡n human resources management and administration, at
least three (3) of which should be in a senior leadership and management
position in either the public or private sector is required.
Head
of Procurement.
(Ref
No.:145/DD/FN)
Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance and Administration, the Head of Procurement will manage the procurement process and supply base efficiently and effectively and develop strong relationships with other functions of the Agency in order to develop integrated purchasing strategies that support the Agency’s goals and objectives.
Other responsibilities include:
- developing an annual procurement
plan aligned to the agency’s overall plan and monitor its implementation;
- developing and ensuring
implementation of procurement policies and regulations;
- overseeing preparation of invitation
of bids, requests for proposals and quotations;
- interviewing potential suppliers,
where necessary, alongside relevant set committees;
- coordinating sourcing strategies and
developing a comprehensive list of pm-qualified suppliers for goods and
services; and
- Preparing and reviewing supplier
evaluations / bid analysis, requests for awards and contract services in
accordance with procurement laws and established rules and regulations.
Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree
in Finance, Economics or Commerce (Supplies Management Option) or its
equivalent from a recognized institution; a Masters degree in a relevant field
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Membership of
the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management and postgraduate qualifications ¡n
purchasing and supplies management is mandatory.
The ideal
candidate should have served for at least five (5) years as a Senior
Procurement Officer or in a comparable position.
Senior Legal Officer
(Ref
No.:632/BB/FN)
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, Enforcement, Prosecutions and Legal Services, the jobholder will draft contracts and other legal documents, render opinions, evaluate and perform legal audits of documents received by the organization; and under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer, undertake civil and criminal prosecutions as well as represent the organization in judicial and other dispute resolution proceedings.
Additional
responsibilities will include:
- Implementation of the provisions of
the legislation administered by the Agency;
- Compile cases and update legal
data-base to record information on successfully completed prosecutions or
other enforcement actions;
- Prepare legal drafts and negotiate
contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between
the Agency and other parties, participate ¡n settlement and arbitration of
disputes to ensure compliance with Anti-Counterfeit Act and related
statutory requirements;
- Conduct legal research, develop
concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop
effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony ¡n preparation for
legal proceedings;
- Attend court on behalf of the Agency
and prosecute criminal matters ¡n both subordinate and superior courts of
record.
Applicants should hold a Bachelors degree
in Law (LLB), a Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law,
Admission to the Roll of Advocates and a current Practising Certificate.
A Masters
degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
A minimum of
three years post admission experience is required.
Enforcement Officer
(10
Positions) - (Ref No.:254/AA/FN)
Reporting to an
Assistant Director, Enforcement and Prosecutions the Enforcement Officer will
undergo an induction and training program of up to 3 months prior to being
posted to the field as an Inspector or Prosecutor under the Anti-Counterfeit
Act, or as an Analyst in the enforcement back-office function.
They will ensure that enforcement, investigation and prosecution policies, strategies and procedures are in place and duly observed at all times.
Analysts will be called upon to collect, compile and analyze information received from various sources to support robust enforcement activities.
Other
responsibilities include:
- Drafting of charge sheets and filing
cases ¡n courts;
- entering goods into the inventory
and transferring them into the counterfeit goods depot and ensuring safe
custody of exhibits;
- investigating complaints from
intellectual property rights owners;
- ensuring that witnesses attend court
through witness summons;
- assisting in conducting prosecution
of cases and taking part ¡n compiling court files/cases;
- conducting raids on premises
suspected to contain counterfeit goods;
- carrying out follow ups on cases of
complaints on counterfeit goods;
- sampling goods for testing and
analysis and compiling reports on suspected counterfeit goods; and
- managing information from various
sources, collating and analyzing the same to produce actionable product to
inform enforcement activities.
Applicants must have utmost integrity and
a strong sense of mission and purpose to serve the public.
They should hold
an honors Bachelors degree in Law, Commerce, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences
or equivalent degree from a recognized university and a certificate in a
relevant professional course.
They must
demonstrate above average analytical, wring and presentation skills.
The candidates
should have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a structured and formal
work environment; experience in research, investigations, forensic auditing and
accounting as well as languages will be an added advantage.
Chief
Legal Officer.
(Ref No:632/BA/FN)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Enforcement, Prosecutions and Legal Services the successful candidate will oversee the enforcement and implementation of the legislation administered by the Agency and advise and represent the Agency in legal proceedings.
They may also be called to deputise for the Board Secretary when called upon to do so. Key responsibilities include:
(Ref No:632/BA/FN)
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Enforcement, Prosecutions and Legal Services the successful candidate will oversee the enforcement and implementation of the legislation administered by the Agency and advise and represent the Agency in legal proceedings.
They may also be called to deputise for the Board Secretary when called upon to do so. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the implementation of
the provisions of all legislation administered by the Agency;
- Advising and representing the Agency
in legal proceedings;
- Take minutes during board and
management meetings when requested;
- Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly
and annual reports on all cases being handled by the Agency;
- Negotiate Out-Of-Court settlements
between parties where necessary;
- Maintain a register on loans and
debts by the Agency and staff;
- Develop and implement training
programmes for legal officers;
- Prepare opinions, briefs, papers and
memoranda and maintain a prosecutions register; and
- Represent the Agency in court or
attend court on behalf of the Agency and prosecute criminal matters in
both subordinate and superior courts of record;
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelors
degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; a Postgraduate diploma ¡n Law
from the Kenya School of Law and Admission to the Roll of Advocates.
A Masters degree
in Commercial Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related
field will be a distinct advantage.
They should be a
qualified CPS(K) and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a minimum of
five (5) years post-admission experience in providing legal services, of which
at least three (3) years were as a Senior Legal Officer/ Prosecution Counsel or
in a comparable position.
Additional Requirements
For the management positions candidates are required to have management competencies that will enable them to participate in the development of strategic plans, annual work-plans and budgets as well as exercise supervisory oversight over teams in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
For all the positions, it is important that applicants are Kenyan citizens and persons of integrity with demonstrable high ethical standards which meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
They must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications as well as strong end user skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Successful candidates will be offered an attractive package and benefits including opportunities for extensive training both locally and abroad.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your application in confidence to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com by Friday 26th July 2013 quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional Requirements
For the management positions candidates are required to have management competencies that will enable them to participate in the development of strategic plans, annual work-plans and budgets as well as exercise supervisory oversight over teams in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness.
For all the positions, it is important that applicants are Kenyan citizens and persons of integrity with demonstrable high ethical standards which meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
They must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications as well as strong end user skills and proficiency in MS Office programs.
Successful candidates will be offered an attractive package and benefits including opportunities for extensive training both locally and abroad.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please send your application in confidence to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com by Friday 26th July 2013 quoting the job reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
