Legal Officer II at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF: EACC/FSC/LOII/6

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out research, sharing relevant information and monitoring the Commission’s compliance with international and national regulatory frameworks and commitments;
• Studying and analysing policy frameworks of other relevant institutions in Kenya and other jurisdictions and sharing the relevant information appropriately;
• Developing concept papers, speeches, reports, presentations, briefs, legal opinions and other documentation to inform processes and decision making;
• Providing advice on legal, governance, administrative, policy and other frameworks;
• Evaluating evidence submitted for determination of its sufficiency and recommending appropriate action to the Director of Public Prosecutions;
• Drafting contracts, memorandums of understanding and partnerships;
• Holding/ watching brief in the prosecution of criminal matters touching on anticorruption and economic crime cases;
• Conducting investigations on corruption and economic crimes to support the fight against corruption and economic.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as a Legal Officer II, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted; 
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results