Chief Legal Officer at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for appointment: -
For appointment to this grade: an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized university;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
• Master’s degree in Law or any other Social Science from a recognized University;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

•  Initiating policy research, formulation and reform;
•  Undertaking research on legal issues;
•  Reviewing legislation legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
•  Preparing County/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments;
•  Preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda:
•  Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
•  Developing proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
•  Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
•  Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
•  Implementation and realization of the strategic plan and objectives in respect of the legal function;
•  Coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division/Legal Unit;
•  Preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems;
•  Preparing Division/Legal Unit budgets;
•  Managing resources;
•  Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and  liaising with the administrator of the Scheme and the State Law Office.