Intellectual Property and Consumer Protection Specialist muri Ministry of ICT and Innovation kubantu bize LAW : Deadline Jan 28, 2022

Job description

 Facilitating the Ministry of ICT & Innovation in the implementation of deferent relevant Intellectual Property Protocols ratified by Rwanda;

 Provide technical assistance/guidance and advisory for the ICT industry in reinforcing compliance with the best practices, legal and regulatory framework for Intellectual Property (IP) in Rwanda;

 Initiate, link and follow up collaboration initiatives for IP protocols between the Ministry of ICT & Innovation, International organizations and Participate in negotiations of international/regional agreement related to intellectual property;

 Put in place operational mechanisms, which shall include but not limited to awareness, legal advice, and registration of patents, to ensure the protection of IP for innovations, ideas and business of the local technology companies in Rwanda;

 Conduct investigation on ICT & Telecommunication market practices such as quality of service, Service level agreements, Ant-competitive behaviors, performance targets, pricing irregularities, prohibitive advertising, comparative advertising, contracts between seller and buyer, guarantee terms, after sales services, time limits and take remedial actions;

 Design and implement education related promotion programs including workshops, conferences, in media, all geared towards building capabilities and awareness of the ICT industry service providers and consumers on matters concerning consumer rights and protection;
 Conduct extensive market research to analyze consumer protection and intellectual property trends, understand customer challenges and target market needs;
 Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as assigned by management.