County Attorney (Re-advert) at Kakamega County

Terms of Service: Six (6) years non-renewable contract.

This Job will expire on 30th August 2021 at 11.59 P.M

Salaries as per the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Attorney shall report to the Governor and:-

1. Is the principal legal adviser to the County Government;
2. Shall attend the meetings of the county executive committee as an ex-officio member of the executive committee;
3. Shall on the instructions of the county government, represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings; 
4. Shall advise departments in the county executive on legislative and other legal matters; 
5. Shall negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;
6. Shall be responsible for the revision of county laws;
7. May liaise with the Office of the Attorney General when need arises; and
8. Shall perform any other, function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the County Attorney.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must;

1. Be a citizen of Kenya;
2. Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five years standing; and
3. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity;

PLEASE NOTE: Those that had applied before for this position need not apply.

Please Note: 

1. Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form.
2. All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
3. ALL Serving Officers in Public Service, MUST clearly indicate: - The Officer’s Payroll Number; Date of first appointment; Date of last promotion to the current grade; Substantive designation and Job Group; and The Officer’s respective public institution.
4. During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; and where applicable; current payslip and letter of last promotion to the current grade.
5. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
7. Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
8. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
9. Successfully selected candidates will be required to fulfill the Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on integrity and leadership, before appointment.