PRINCIPLE COPYRIGHT DOCUMENTATION OFFICER

The Copyright Society of Tanzania (COSOTA) invites applications from suitable Tanzanian candidate to fill the post described below. COSOTA is a statutory body corporate established under Section 46, of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act, No.7 of 1999 (CAP 218 RE 2002) in order to promote and protect the interests of authors, performers, translators, producers of sound recordings, broadcasters, publishers and in particular to collect and distribute any remuneration accrued from users of Copyrighted Works on Commercial basis.
The ultimate goal of the Society is to improve the economic and social welfare of creators. COSOTA is a full member of International Confederation of Societies of authors and composers (CISAC) which comprises over 250 societies.

Principle Copyright Documentation Officer I 

COSOTA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant post:-
Minimum Qualification:
Masters Degree in law or Public Administration or Personnel Management or Business Administration or equivalent
academic qualification from a recognized institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To maintain details of contractual arrangement between authors performers, publishers and users.
To maintain international membership files (CAE, IPI and WID Lists)
To maintain records of the Society members personal data
To inform affiliated societies abroad of the society interest in works likely to be played abroad.
To develop and maintain copyright networks such as CISAC, SEACONET etc.
To conduct distribution of Copyright Royalties to right holders
To advice the Copyright Administrator in various matters that may be required.
To supervise Junior Officers
Any other duties assigned by his/her Superior
Experience
Eight (8) years working experience in related field.

Other Skills
A passable knowledge of French will be an added advantage

Terms of Employment:
Permanent and pensionable

Salary Scale:
Attractive package will be offered to the right candidate

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested persons should apply in writing and submit certified copies of certificates, testimonials, current curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to the address mentioned below:-
Note: The Envelope should bear the word "PCDO 1" on top. The envelope without the word "PCDO 1" will be disqualified.

Address to:
Chairperson of the Board,
Copyright Society of Tanzania (COSOTA), Chato Street, Plot No. 271, Regent Estate, Mikocheni, Kinondoni Samora Avenue,
P.O. Box 6388,
Dar es Salaam.