Legal Program Officer at Council of Governors

Responsibilities for the Legal Program Officer Job

• Research and prepare legal briefs on legal issues confronted by the office.
• Ensure up to date documentation of important legal paper work.
• Assist the legal consultants in follow up actions pursuant to meetings, MOUs, legal deeds and annual returns.
• Compile any required information, maintain documentation and periodically update the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Legal and Human Rights Committee of the Council of Governors.
• Review and provide feedback on legal aspects of all Committee of the Council of Governors.
• Enhance support and networking with the County Attorneys forum and other Sectorial County Executive Committees.
• Maintain and provide access to statutory registers that inform all the CoG Committees
• Ensure the Council of Governors Secretariat’s compliance with regulatory requirements such as annual submission of legal, financial and other mandatory reports.
• Supervise the staff in your section.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications for the Legal Program Officer Job

• A law degree from recognized University
• Master’s degree in Law will be an added advantage
• An advocate of the high court of Kenya
• Hold a valid practicing certificate
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
• Advanced computer applications
• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years at supervisory level
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.

Desirable Competencies

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with CoG clients and stakeholders;
  Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns and promotes equal gender participation; Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

Contract Duration

The contract duration is for three years renewable annually subject to performance and availability of resources.