Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
- At least of four (4) years relevant work experience in a comparable position and institution;
- Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized university;
- Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
- Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
- Current Practicing Certificate;
- Demonstrable good results in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
- Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Institute;
- Drafting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Institute is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
- Assisting in preparing Board reports and minutes, and resolutions,
- Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Institute's intended actions;
- Assisting in managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
- Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Institute to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
- Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Institute and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Institute;
- Representing the Institute in litigation matters;
- Keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes in legislations;
- Assisting in facilitating Board induction and development and implementation of the capacity building programmes;
- Assisting in facilitating legal, compliance and governance audits;
- Providing input in the development and implementation of the Board charters and the Code of Conduct and Ethics; and
- Providing input in the preparation and monitoring of the Departmental budgets and expenditures
