LESCOSAA
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists
JOB VACANCY
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists (LESCOSAA) is a Collective Management Organization established by the Copyright Order of 1989. Its mandate is to protect and promote the interests of its member rights holders through the collection and distribution of royalties, among other things. For that purpose, the CMO is responsible for raising awareness on respect of copyright, monitoring uses of copyright work, negotiating tariffs, licensing use of works, and collecting and distributing the collected royalties to the rights holders.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Grade: I
Duration: 3 Years Fixed Term Contract
Location: Maseru
Qualifications
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
OR - Master in Intellectual Property + PGD/Certificate in Business Administration/Management
OR - LLB + PGD/Certificate in Business Administration/Management
- Certificate / Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property will be an added advantage
Experience
- Post qualification experience of five (5) years, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior/Executive Management, with ability to interact both locally and internationally at senior levels
- Senior management roles on compliance and/or risk management focusing on copyright regulations as it pertains to the financial collection and distribution services will be an added advantage
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Core Competencies
- Ability to guide accomplishment of objectives, select and train persons, delegate, create guidelines, plan, design, analyze information, mobilize organization resources, control management risks, and integrate the work to accomplish the mission and organizational functions effectively and efficiently
- Excellent communication skills and ability to mobilize support both from staff members and the Society members to meet the challenges of the Organization
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for the overall stewardship through effective strategy and implementation thereof, leading LESCOSAA in fulfilling its functions under the Copyright Order 1989, Society’s Constitution, and other related controls in making an impact in the promotion and protection of the interests of members, and collection and distribution of royalties and other remuneration accruing locally, regionally, and internationally.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitates strategic planning and review process for LESCOSAA and ensures that the plan is adequately resourced for effective implementation
- Provides overall leadership to the implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures in the Organization
- Establishes tariffs that are based on cross-sectoral tariffs comparison, economic research, and commercial value of rights
Full Job Descriptions can be obtained at LESCOSAA Office at Post Office Building, 7th Floor, Maseru, or by request at [email protected].
All Applications should be sent to [email protected].
Closing Date: 27th June 2025 at 16:30 hours
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Hand-delivered applications will not be considered.