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  • Posted: Aug 18, 2020
    Deadline: Sep 8, 2020
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    The National Police Service Commission of Kenya is an Independent government Commission established under the Constitution of Kenya to ensure smooth functioning of the National Police Service of Kenya.
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    Deputy Director, Legal Affairs ( Commission Mgt. Support Services)

    V/No.10/2020 ( Commission Mgt. Support Services)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

    • Identify issues and areas for Policy Formulation and reform;
    • Undertake law and Policy reviews;
    • Coordinate and implement work plans for the Directorate;
    • Develop legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
    • Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
    • Keeping custody of the records of the Commission Meeting and the preservation of original documents;
    • Provide day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
    • Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Commission to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
    • Participate in the institution budgeting process in accordance with the midterm expenditure framework;
    • Lead and contribute to collaboration with other units within the NPSC on intersecting areas of work;
    • Participate in the development of policy analysis standards and procedures in accordance with relevant government regulations to ensure achievement of set standards.
    • Mentor and coach staff within the Directorate to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes;

    Managerial Responsibilities

    • Preparing Commission Meeting Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
    • Undertake research on legal issues and advice the Commission on the same;
    • Attend Commission meetings and communicate resolutions of the Commission to the Heads of Departments and Sections for timely action;
    • Take Minutes of the Commission meetings in a timely manner and ensuring their circulation;
    • Drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
    • Implement performance appraisal systems of the directorate;
    • Follow up on cases filed against the Commission and assist preparation of legal reports and opinions;
    • Implementation and realization of the Strategic Plans and objectives in the Directorate;
    • Ensure individual staff annual work plans are implemented and are within the estimated budget, timelines and quality standards to achieve effective and efficient performance in the directorate;
    • Monitor and track compliance with policy, regulation, standards and guidelines; and
    • Facilitate dissemination, translation and implementation of Policy and Legal research findings.

    Requirements for appointment

    • Master Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    • Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
    • Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
    • Be a certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Be a member of a Professional body;
    • A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
    • Twelve (12) years of service of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Method of Application

    Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications using NPSC Job application form 2020 

    The filled Job application form should be scanned and send it with detailed curriculum vitae (Not Certificates) to the following email address: recruitment@npsc.go.ke so as to reach the address shown below (clearly stating the reference number in the form ) by the close of business on or before 8th September, 2020 at 5.00 p.m.

    The Chief Executive Officer
    National Police Service Commission
    SkyPark Building, Westlands
    P.O. Box 47363-00100 NAIROBI

    Shortlisted candidates for the positions of Directors, Deputy Directors and Managers would be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting a HELB clearance certificate, Tax compliance from KRA and clearance from EACC.

    NB: National Police Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates shall be contacted. Do not deliver any hard copy applications nor send through post.

    Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

    JOSEPH V. ONYANGO, MBS,
    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
    NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION

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