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  • Posted: May 18, 2023
    Deadline: May 30, 2023
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    KEWI as established by the KEWI Act 2001 is mandated to offer training, administer examinations offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector. KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is "To be a World class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this KEWI, with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally.
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    Principal Legal Officer, (1 Post)

    SCALE KW4 

    ADVERT NO. EXT/ 12/05/2023

    Job Description
    The Principal Legal Officer, KW4 reports to the Corporation Secretary, KW3:

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

    • Providing legal advice to the taken by the Board;
    • Drawing up contracts, agreements and other legal documents; 
    • Undertaking research on different information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all applicable laws; 
    • Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports; 
    • Preparing Board Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
    • Identifying legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions; 
    • Managing the risk exposure of the Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
    • Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Board to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time; 
    • Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Board and rendering general 55 advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Board;
    • Representing the Board in litigation matters. 

    Job Specifications
    For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements;

    • Minimum of Eight (8) years relevant work experience;
    • Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
    • Have been admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
    • Have valid practicing certificate; 
    • Have proficiency in computer applications; 
    • Demonstrate professional competence in work performance and results;
    • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Method of Application

    Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
    Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke

    Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May, 2023

    Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be addressed to:

    The Chairperson 
    Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
    P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

    Applications for KW5, KW6, KW7 KW8 and KW9 positions should be addressed to:

    The Chief Executive Officer
    Kenya Water Institute
    P.O Box 60013-00200 Nairobi

    In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity. 
    The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

    • Certificate of Good Conduct;
    • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
    • Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
    • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
    • Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

    KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
    THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    KENYA WATER INSTITUTE

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