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  • Posted: Jun 21, 2018
    Deadline: Jun 29, 2018
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    The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their...
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    Legal Officer

    SUPERVISOR: General Secretary

    DUTY STATION: Head Office

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

    To provide and facilitate legal, technical, institutional and related services to the Council.

    FIELD OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Offer legal and technical counsel to the Council.
    • Draw, peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the Council.
    • Draw and accept court processes affecting the Council and take action as necessary.
    • Liaise with Council’s external lawyers in legal matters affecting the Council.
    • Manage the civil and criminal cases where the Council is a party.
    • Service, organize and facilitate constitutional and governance meetings of the Council.
    • Prepare notices, agenda and minutes for statutory and governance meetings.
    • Keep membership records and facilitate processing of new applications for membership
    • Manage insurance of Council’s property and staff.
    • Manage and Administer Council’s general and life insurance policies.
    • Provide Corporate and Legal Services to the Council’s subsidiaries, affiliates and corporate members.
    • Keep track of new legislation and advise the Council accordingly.
    • Maintain a register of all contracts where the Council is a party.
    • File annual returns of the Council and her subsidiaries in accordance with the laws of Kenya
    • Submit a quarterly report detailing the Council’s legal risks and management strategy for the same.
    • Take up any other relevant assignment as may be directed by the General Secretary from time to time.

    JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

    Level of Education/Academic Qualification

    • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

     Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

    • Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
    • A current Advocate’s Practicing Certificate

    Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    • Mature Committed Christian
    • Good understanding of court procedures and processes
    • Good command of insurance law and practice
    • Demonstrable knowledge of labour law and industrial relations
    • Experience in conveyancing law and practice
    • Strong analytical and planning skills
    • Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision
    • Self-motivation and ability to take initiative
    • Excellent computer skills
    • Strong inter-personal and communication skills

    Relevant Job Experience

    • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position especially within a Non-Governmental Organization set-up

    Method of Application

    Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form. Candidates are advised to STRICTLY send the application form ONLY, duly filled in PDF format to recruitment@ncck.org latest by Friday 29th June 2018 at 12.00 noon , indicating their availability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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