Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) is a not-for-profit Collective Management Organization (CMO) licensed by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) under the Copyright Act of Uganda to represent Composers of musical works, Performers, producers, authors, publishers and performers of sound recordings respectively.
- Job Title: Licensing Agent
- Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
- Position(s): Several Job Opportunities
- Applications Closing Date: 18th March 2023
- Vacancy Type: Permanent/Temporary.
- Organization: Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS)
Uganda Performing Right Society Job Advert
UPRS seeks to engage commission-based Licensing Agents (with transport & airtime allowance) whose primary duty shall be licensing public users of music for the public performance licence in line with the copyright Act 2006.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Licensing Officer, the Licensing Agents shall have the following responsibilities:
- Licensing business that use music in the specified region of work;
- Creating awareness to the public about UPRS as CMOs for Ugandan right holders.
- Supporting enforcement exercises in line with the set procedures;
- Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned by the Licensing Officer.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must have at least Skills a Diploma in Sales & Marketing, or any other related qualification, from a recognized institution.
- Must have at least one year of progressive working experience in a sales and marketing position. A good understanding of the creative sector and copyright will be an added advantage.
- Must possess great reporting, communication and people relation skills.
- Must be an independent self-starter with proactive approach to work and excellent follow through skills with attention to deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to manage work relations in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Must be dedicated to aligning with company goals and policies in ensuring success.
- Must be someone with no criminal background (if successful, we will need a certificate of good conduct).
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and a good command of the English Language & relevant local languages.
How to Apply to Uganda Performing Right Society Vacancy:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume and application letter to the address below. The subject of the email should be “LICENSING AGENT” to the;
Ag. Licensing Manager,
Uganda Performing Right Society
Email: legaldepartment@uprs.go.ug
All candidates should send their updated CVs and application letters via Email to: Dan.Kitamirike@jubileeuganda.com
Tel: +256754900901/ +256784701294 for any inquiries
PLEASE NOTE: Only selected interview candidates will be contacted.