Manager, Legal Services at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

REF: KNBS/MLS/15/2022

Job Purpose: 

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the job holder will be responsible for undertaking activities in the Legal Services Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving pleadings as required by law;
• Supervising filing of documents in court registries;
• Receiving court processes served on the Bureau;
• Preparing pleadings in all cases touching on the Bureau;
• Attending proceedings on behalf of the Bureau;
• Negotiating settlements of civil disputes;
• Preparing legal briefs and opinions, and filing appeals as need arises;
• Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using legal precedents;
• Ensuring risk mitigating clauses are included in all contracts and other legal instruments;
• Drafting legal documents on behalf of the Bureau;
• Negotiating contracts and memorandums of understanding between the Bureau and other parties;
• Ensuring compliance with current amendments to the laws governing operations of the Bureau;
• Researching on any legal areas touching on the mandate of the Bureau;
• Studying the Constitution, statutes, regulations, and decisions of quasijudicial bodies to determine any legal implications therein;
• Examining legal data to determine advisability of Bureau defending or prosecuting any lawsuit; and
• Carrying out legal and governance audits for compliance
• Preparing sectional work plans and related budget;
• Implementing performance management activities;
• Supervising and managing staff within the Section;
• Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must have served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Legal Services, level 5 or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks or any other related qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary with a valid Certificate from the institute of Certified Public Secretaries Kenya;
• Must have a Valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• Must have be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Must have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Must have analytical, financial and human resource management skills;
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 133,260 - Kshs. 189,960
• House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000
• Extraneous Allowance: Kshs 20,000