Director - Legal And Public Affairs at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

TERMS OF SERVICE: 5 YEARS CONTRACT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with legislative instruments with regard to contracting, the electoral framework, political parties regulation, dispute resolution and petitions
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal and external communication policies, plans and protocols
• Oversee the provision of legal services to the commission in its legal relations regarding employment contracts, procurement contracts, financial management and general projects
• Oversee the investigation and prosecution of electoral offenses and breach of electoral code of conduct
• Provide well researched, reasonable and timely legal advice to the commissioners and secretariat
• Ensure that all legal disputes and petitions are handled effectively inclusive of the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Formulate and implement policies and strategies for effective discharge of the functions within the Legal and Public Affairs directorate accordance with the strategic goal of the commission
• Coordinate the preparation of the directorate work plan, procurement plan and al progress reports to ensure that activities are on track and in accordance with the mandate of the commission to support free and fair elections across all constitutionally established offices
• Coordinate regional office functions to ensure that they are empowered to handle legal and public affairs related matters in accordance with the procedures of said issues in the commission’s service charter
• Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct by staff across the commission to promote public confidence in the commission
• Review statutory reports on the commission to ensure that the activities of all directorates are in line with legal guidelines to protect the commission from litigation liabilities
• Develop accountability structures and coordinate the development of the directorate work plan and corresponding departmental work plans
• Oversee the training of in house lawyers to improve efficiency and internal capability of the directorate staff to adequately handle legal and public affairs matters
• Oversee the drafting and development of legal and regulatory reforms for dispute resolutions arising from nominations as per article 88(4)(e)
• Oversee hearing and determination of breach of electoral code of conduct by candidate and political parties
• Oversee the preparation and publication of legal gazette notices through quality legal research and advice to the Commission on legal reform

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Law from Kenya school of Law
• Member of Law Society of Kenya
• Valid practicing certificate
• 10 years of relevant post graduate service in a comparable position from a large reputable organization

SECURITY CLEARANCE

All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS).