Licensing Officer

Licensing Officer

 

DEPARTMENT: Licensing

REPORTING TO: Licensing Manager

STATUS: Full Time
Salary Grade:

 

Purpose:

Grow the Licensing business by licensing public users of music in line with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act 2006 and any amendments thereto.

 Main Duties:

1. Deliver high levels of professionalism and customer service.

2. Conduct sensitization drives to sensitize music users and the general public on Copyright Laws and the Society Mandate.

3.  Guide licensees when filling out required documents and verify information.

4.  Issue invoices to assessed licensees.

5.  Monitor and keep a record of all transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports.

6.  Monitor and respond to queries and requests from licensees.

7.   Send out notices and reminders to licensees reminding them of their dues and due dates.

8.  Undertake research and keep up to date with industry trends and best practise.

9.  Contribute to the continuous improvement of Licensing processes.

10. Maintain a licensing dashboard.

11.  Prepare and implement an annual work plan, forecast and performance targets for licensing activities.

12. Execute any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor, in line with his/her mandate.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.   A relevant qualification in Sales or Marketing.

2.  A minimum of years’ relevant experience in a similar position.

3.  Good working knowledge of sales and customer service.  

4.  Knowledge of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act is an added advantage.

 

Key Skills, Knowledge and Traits

1.  Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptionally high standards of customer service.

2.  Strong, clear and concise communication skills.

3.  Proficiency in MS Office packages Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

4.  A Detail oriented person.  

5.  Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

6.  Problem-solving skills with a professional attitude.

7.   Knowledge and experience in managing office processes including QuickBooks.

8.  Highly levels of attention to detail.

9.  Able to deal with people from all walks of life.

10. Impeccable listening skills, calm and tactful with ability to deal with
difficult/aggressive people.

11.  A person with integrity.

Detailed Job descriptions of the above mentioned positions can be found on the UPRS website https://uprs.go.ug/jobs/

APPLICATION:

All qualified and interested candidates should email All applicants seeking employment with the company shall submit an application letter/form, a detailed curriculum-vitae, certified copies of academic documents (originals to be presented at interview), contact details of three (3) referees to (recruitment email). All soft copies should be in PDF and in one file to recruitment@uprs.go.ug

Addressed to:

The Chairperson,

Human Resource Committee,

Uganda Performing Right Society

Deadline: 01st September, 2023 at 23:59 EAT.

NB. Presentation of false documents will lead to legal consequences.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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