The job holder is responsible for formulating, reviewing and monitoring statutory and
legal policies and procedures relating to litigation, prosecution and alternative dispute
resolution processes.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Implementing legal policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures on litigation,
delegated criminal prosecution and Alternative Dispute Resolution;
ii. Developing policy and legal frameworks for prosecution and litigation;
iii. Developing litigation, prosecution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
strategies;
iv. Coordinating investigations;
v. Coordinating quasi-judicial and alternative justice delegated prosecution processes;
vi. Monitoring compliance with policies, standards, and procedures to avoid sanctions
and litigations;
vii. Developing legal briefs to the external lawyers and other parties;
viii. Coordinating legal conformance and compliance;
ix. Promoting legal education and awareness programs/clinics to strategic stakeholders;
x. Identifying and mapping out legal risks and developing mitigation frameworks;
xi. Conducting negotiations.;
xii. Developing legal accountability structures;
xiii. Establishing and maintaining the legal universe;
xiv. Representing HELB in courts and quasi- judicial bodies;
xv. Preparing written and oral submissions for filing in court;
xvi. Monitoring compliance with court decisions; and
xvii. Coordinating preparation of legal advisories.

Person Specifications
Minimum Requirements for appointment to the position are:

i. A cumulative period of nine (9) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which
must be in the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii. Postgraduate diploma in legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;
iv. Admission certificate as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
v. Valid Practicing Certificate;
vi. Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya;
vii. Management course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
viii. Certificate in computer applications; and
ix. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to
submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates, copy of Identity Card or Passport and relevant testimonials quoting the Title
and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the email address provided for each position on
www.helb.co.ke.

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