Intellectual Property Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Centre for Innovation and Incubation and shall be responsible for:

 Formulating and implementing strategies and procedures for identifying, protecting, and managing the University’s intellectual property portfolio.
 Operationalising the University’s Intellectual Property Policy by developing the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
 Providing guidance and training to faculties, researchers, and students about intellectual property rights, patent processes, copyright issues, and best practices for protecting their innovations.
 Assessing the commercial potential of inventions and works, determining whether to pursue patents, trademarks, or other forms of protection.
 Facilitating partnerships with industry, negotiating licensing agreements, and ensuring that agreements align with the university’s mission and goals.
 Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to intellectual property and developing university policies on IP management.
 Assisting researchers in navigating the commercialisation process, including funding opportunities, start-up creation, and partnerships.
 Monitoring the use of the University’s intellectual property and taking action to protect it against infringement or misuse.
 Building and maintaining strong networks with relevant stakeholders and any other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

▪ A relevant Master’s Degree.
▪ A Bachelor’s degree in Law or other relevant degree.
▪ Possession of a PhD degree and/or a Postgraduate qualification in Intellectual Property is an added advantage.
▪ At least three (3) years post-qualification experience, two (2) of which should be at managerial level.

Skills and Attributes;
▪ Applicants should be mature and be able to work collaboratively.
 Be attentive to detail, have critical thinking and analytical skills.
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Good organisational skills.

How to Apply

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification, birth certificate and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names, addresses and email addresses of three referees. Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O Box 35
MARONDERA

Hand deliver to or send by courier to:

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 7 January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.