Uganda Registration Services Bureau
Job Title: Assistant Commissioner-Registration Services
Salary Scale: URSB 3
Reports to: Commissioner Registration Services
Directly Supervises: Principal Registration Officer or Principal Regulation Officer
No of Positions: One (1)
Date of Advert: Tuesday, 29th April 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 – 17:00 hours
Job Purpose
To manage the system for the grant of titles and rights to creators and owners of copyright and related rights.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Planning, developing and implementing strategies and programmes for the copyright and related right
Administering laws and policies related to Copyright and Related Rights and be responsible for registration of Copyright Work
Providing technical advice in the updating of Laws and policies on Copyright and Related Right
Managing strategic relationships with clients, Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs), regional and international partners.
Providing technical support supervision and guidance to Collective Management Organizations (CMO).
Managing the registration and register of copyrights, neighboring rights, CMOs, licenses and assignments.
Developing budgets and work plans and coordinating the for operations the
Builds up a network of treaty relationships for the protection of the works of authors and other creators abroa
Providing technical support to rights holders in the setup and operationalization of well-functioning collective management societies
Providing responses to questions and queries from interested persons on copyright matters;
Holding hearings and functioning as a tribunal head as prescribed under the la
Managing the performance and professional development of staff.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
An Honors’ degree in Law, Social Sciences or related discipline.
A Masters in management, law and/or with ICSA other related discipline
Work Experience
At least nine (9) years working experience in a reputable public or private organization, three (3) of which should have been at a Principal/Supervisory level.
Key Competences
Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to registration duties.
Good leadership, interpersonal, analytical, mentoring and communication skills.
Ability to liaise and network with other Government Institutions.
Ability to effectively motivate and lead others/Teamwork skills
Behavioral
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills and decision making
Change management
Ethics and integrity
