Assistant Director - Civil Litigation at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

ASSET RECOVERY – EACC “5”

REF: EACC/LS/ADCLAR/1

Reporting to the Director, Legal Services through the Deputy Director, Civil Litigation, Asset Recovery and Legal Support

Job Responsibilities

• Review pleadings, opinions and other legal drafts prepared by officers in the department to ensure sufficiency of information
• Provide technical advice to lawyers in the Department on proposed claims and conduct of legal proceedings
• Provide legal opinions in cases where the Commission is sued and provide actual legal representation in the court
• Implement and monitor the divisional budget to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the management of the Commission’s resources
• Initiate and coordinate the development and review of policies, guidelines and regulations on enforcement of anti-corruption legislations
• Initiate the recovery of corruptly acquired assets
• Provide legal services on contracts, Memorandums of Understanding and partnership agreements between the Commission and third parties
• Institute civil proceedings for compensation, forfeiture or recovery of public assets acquired through corrupt activities
• Review legislations and making recommendations on amendments
• File and prosecute applications for preservation of assets pending conclusion of investigations
• Carry out legal research on the Commission related issues
• Monitor the implementation of departmental work plans on monthly, quarterly and annual basis through review meetings and reporting.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets for the Department

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ relevant post-admission experience, three (3) of which should be in a senior position, from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, International Relations, Education, Communication, Public Administration, Programme Management, Criminology, Ethics and Leadership, Governance, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognised institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current member of LSK;
• Computer literacy;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation;
• Excellent knowledge in Constitutional law, judicial review, anti-corruption legislation and restitution;
• Knowledge of ethics, leadership and

Important Notice:

In addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the following:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies