Licensing Inspector and Licensing Officer

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The Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers

invites applications for the positions of Licensing Inspector and Licensing Officer

The successful candidates will have:

• A'first degree in Business, Sales or Marketing

• A minimum of3 years experience in sales in a customer-focused environment

• Working knowledge of accounting

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)

• The ability to work to strict deadlines

• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills,

• Strong organizational skills,

• Great leadership, supervisory and motivational skills,

• Working knowledge of various computer applications

• A reliable motor vehicle

Knowledge of the music industry and copyright would be a distinct advantage

The Licensing Inspector's primary role is to seek out and identify unlicensed music users who are not

exempt by law; to issue licences; to collect payment as promptly as practicable; and to investigate possible

infringement of works owned or controlled by the Society. S/he will be responsible for the licensing of

copyright music in Jamaica and must be a committed team player who is both self-motivated and result

oriented. The capacity for effective strategic planning, and budgeting to ensure growth and viability is

essential. S/he must reside in the zone of assignment:

Zone 1- Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James, St. Elizabeth

Zone 2- Trelawney, Manchester, St. Ann, Clarendon

Zone 3-' Kingston, St. Catherine, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Mary

The Licensing Officer is responsible for the timely provision of accurate invoices for all types of licensing

in Jamaica and for developing new opportunities for licensing. S/he will be responsible for verification, and

will liaise with clients and Licensing Representatives in the field. The preparation of invoices and contracts

as well as the requisite follow up to ensure the prompt settlement of invoices are the core functions of the

position.

All activities must be geared toward maintaining the highest level of service to JACAP members and

licensees and must conform to the guidelines and standards set by the organization and affiliates and

to all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume no later than 30 April, 2014 to:

The General Manager

Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers

21 Connolley Avenue

Kingston 4

We appreciate all responses, but only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.