ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AGENCY KENYA JOBS

The Anti - Counterfeit Agency ( ACA) is
established under the Anti -
Counterfeit Act , 2008 with the core
mandate to co- ordinate national
efforts against counterfeit products
and to co -operate with national ,
regional and international
organizations involved in combating
counterfeiting.
The Agency is seeking for dynamic
self- starters, with exceptional
communication and IT skills, who will
work
flexibly in a highly professional team ,
respond imaginatively to varied and
demanding range of tasks and have
the ability to turn strategy into
practical measures while mastering
complexity and detail .
We will reward you with a competitive
salary, benefits and the opportunity
for professional growth .
The positions to be filled are as
follows: -

1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR - Enforcement ,
Prosecution and Legal Services
Department
Grade ACA 10
Ref: AC/ 02
1 Post
Reporting to the Executive Director,
the Deputy Director- Enforcement,
Prosecution and Legal Services will
perform the following duties:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Coordinate investigations and
prosecution of cases arising from the
enforcement of the Anti- Counterfeit
Act
* Provide legal advice on issues
impacting on the Agency
* Supervise staff, manage and
administer all activities of the
department
* Liaise with external law firms on
litigations involving the Agency either
in pursuance of its mandate or other
claims
* Formulate, implement and evaluate
policy on enforcement and legal
issues.
* Liaise with other institutions that are
engaged in combating counterfeiting
* Develop and implement the
department’s work plan
* Coordinate and oversee the timely
preparation of reports for the Board
on matters relating to enforcement
and legal issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
* A Bachelor of law ( LLB ) degree from
a recognized institution and a post
graduate diploma in law from the
Kenya School of Law.
* A Master’ s degree in law , business
administration or any other social
science from a recognized institution.
* Must be an Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya .
* At least six (6 ) years ’ experience in
enforcement, prosecution and
provision of legal services
* Demonstrated managerial ,
administrative and professional
competence in work performance .
* Strong organizational competences
and skills with ability to multi -task.
* Excellent communication skills (oral ,
written and presentation ).
* A team player and ready to mentor
junior staff.
* Be computer literate.

2. TRANSPORT OFFICER
Grade ACA 5
Ref: AC/ 056
1 Post
The officer will report to the Assistant
Director-Human Resource &
Administration.
The transport officer must devise and
implement transportation solutions as
per the Agency ’s needs and
regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Devise a cost -effective and workable
transport plan and logistics based on
the Agency ’s needs.
* Keep proper and up -to- date
inventory of all vehicles and tools.
* Ensure all vehicles are in good
working condition and supervise their
maintenance and cleanliness .
* Keep consistent record of logs
regarding the total distance traveled
by each vehicle .
* Monitor and supervise drivers
* Responsible for safe parking of the
Agency’ s vehicles.
* Ensure all insurances and licenses of
the vehicles are renewed on time.
* Develop and implement a transport
policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
* University degree in Business
Management
* Sound knowledge and experience
of at least two ( years ) on inventory
and transport management
* Able to provide quick solutions to
challenges on transport issues.
* Must have good management,
communication and inter-personal
skills.
* Capable of working long hours in a
challenging environment .
* Be computer literate.

The above job advert is also available
on the Agency ’ s website :
www. aca.or.ke/careers .

If you fulfill the above requirements,
you are invited to apply by submitting
an application together with an up- to-
date CV , copies of certificates ,
testimonials and names and day time
telephone contacts of three referees
as well as your current and expected
salary not later than 15th August , 2011
by email or post to:

The Executive Director,
Anti-counterfeit Agency ,
Telposta Towers , 4 th Floor
P. O . Box 47771-00100,
Nairobi .
Email: info@aca.or.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted and canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.