Job Description

A State Agency in the security and administration of justice sector seeks to recruit a competent officer to fill vacant positions in its establishment.

Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens committed to delivering results and ready to work in a challenging environment and for long hours under minimum supervision.

The Agency will offer a competitive package to the successful candidates.

Legal Officer I

Grade 6

Ref. 02/2021

1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Legal Officer I will be reporting to the Senior Legal Officer.

The overall duty is to provide efficient and effective Legal Services to the Agency and its stakeholders.

Specific duties include:

• Drafting Legal instruments;


• Conducting Advocacy and sensitization trainings;


• Advising the Agency Stakeholders on matters relating to the Agency;


• Conducting Legal Research; Providing legal advice and assistance on all legal and factual matters pertaining to the work of the Agency while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency;


• Participating in the conduct of legal audit and preparation of statutory reports;


• Anticipating and offering solutions to legal and procedural problems and issues that might arise in the course of the performance of the duties;


• Ensuring that the Agency complies with the spirit and letter of the constitution;


• Drafting court documents, filing and attending court for hearing of the applications;


• Representing the Agency in proceedings pertaining to matters under the mandate of the Agency as required;


• Contributing to the development of the division’s Work plan, annual budget and procurement plan;


• Participating in negotiations, and drafting contracts and other legal documents;


• Providing effective support to other departments in negotiations and evaluations and report on the success of each agreement negotiated against outcomes and expectations; and


• Performing any other duties required.

Qualifications and Experience:

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law from recognized University;


• Be an advocate of High Court of Kenya with a Valid Practice Certificate;


• Must have served as legal Officer II for a period of three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years; and


• Compliance to Chapter 6 and Article 10 of the Constitution

Note: For all the positions, the candidates must, in addition, possess the following attributes: high integrity; ability to make appropriate decisions; self-driven and motivated; professionalism; strong communication and good interpersonal skills; be a team player and have respect for diversity; have ability to maintain confidentiality; and be computer literate.

How to Apply

Interested Candidates who meet the required qualifications should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, copies of appointment and promotional letters and other relevant testimonials, copy of National Identity Card, telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees with their contacts. In addition, candidates should obtain clearance certificates from the following bodies: –

1. Higher Education Loans Board

2. Kenya Revenue Authority

3. Directorate of Criminal Investigation

4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

5. Credit Reference Bureau

6. Any professional body to which the candidate is a member

Clearance certificates from the above mentioned bodies are to be availed during interview by those short listed.

Applications clearly indicating the Job Title and Reference Number on both the letter and envelope should be dropped at any Daily Nation or The Standard Group offices or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 7th September 2021

DNA 7000.
P.o box 49010-00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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