Principal Legal Officer at Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

Principal Legal Officer, ODPC 4, ONE (1) POST – V/NO 16/2022

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Basic Salary Kshs. 128,684 – 197,676PM
• House Allowance Kshs. 45,000 PM
• Commuter Allowance Kshs. 14,000 PM
• Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
• Annual Leave 30 Working days per Financial Year
• Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
• Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
• Five (5) years’ experience in a related field;
• A Bachelor’s of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Master’s degree in Law or Masters in Business Administration or its equivalent
• from a recognized and accredited institution;
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission to the bar as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership with the Law Society of Kenya of good standing;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• Provision of legal advice to the Office of Data Commissioner;
• Carry out legal and governance compliance;
• Preparing Court responses and represent the Office of the Data Commissioner
• in court;
• Ensuring compliance and renewals of all the licenses, contracts, agreements
• and permits of the Office;
• Keeping custody of the Seal of the Office, documents, original contracts,
• agreements and any other documents of the Office;
• Interpreting legislation, regulations, rules, guidelines and protect legal interests
• of the Office;
• Implementing of the Office of Data Commissioner legal policies and strategies;
• Undertaking negotiations, arbitrations and court cases;
• Preparation of Contracts and memorandum for the Office;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Principal Legal
• Officer

Core Competencies

• The following core competencies and skills will be required
• Supervisory Skills;
• Technical skills;
• Communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Creativity and Innovativeness;
• Interpersonal skills.