Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Oct 4, 2022
    Deadline: Oct 18, 2022
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com

  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. The Board is among the 8 Water Service Boards (WSBs) established under the Water Act (2002) vide Gazette Notice No. 1714 of 12th March 2004 with the mandate of ensuring efficient and economic provision of Water and Sanitation Services in its a...
    Read more about this company

     

    Legal Officer

    REF: LVSWWDA/LO/2022/12

    Job Specification

    This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

    • Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Agency;
    • Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
    • Assist in issuance of license or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
    • Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
    • Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
    • Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
    • Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Agency are represented in policy fora in international regional and national
    • conferences/meetings/workshops;
    •  Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
    • Assist to prosecute for and represent the Agency in law courts and quasi- judicial tribunals;
    • Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Agency;

    Personal Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
    • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
    • Hold a valid practicing certificate;
    • Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
    • Proficiency in computer applications

    Method of Application

    • Job applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates
    • Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert will not be accepted.
    • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews. Please note that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates. If you possess
    • or meet the above qualifications, please send; Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts
    • (Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone contacts).

    In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

    Note:

    Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies

    • of the following documents;
    • A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
    • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    • A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
    • A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

    Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or before 18th October, 2022 5.00pm using the address below:

    Chief Executive Officer,
    Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency,
    Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
    P. O. Box 3325 - 40100,
    KISUMU

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Lake Victoria South Water Serv... Back To Home
    View Current vacancies at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)
Jobs You Might Be Interested in

Related Companies Hiring Now

Career Advice

View All Career Advice
 

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail