Position Summary
To Principal Legal officer liaises with external law firms on litigations by preparing witness statements and collecting evidence, Providing legal opinion on matters pertaining to KIPPRA, Updating the institute on relevant new legislation, reviewing of contract agreements, leases and other legal instruments. Ensuring compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Liaising with external law firms on litigations by preparing witness statements and collecting evidence;
- Providing legal opinion on matters pertaining to KIPPRA;
- Updating the Institute on relevant new legislations;
- Filing periodic statutory returns with the regulators;
- Drawing standard contract templates;
- Reviewing contract agreements, leases and other legal instruments;
- Undertaking research on legal issues relating to KIPPRA;
- Ensuring compliance with Laws, regulations, standards and codes;
- Monitoring and evaluate compliance with regulations, contractual obligations and policies and implement corrective actions;
- Conducting investigations on court cases on matters before filing suit; (xi) Maintaining safe custody of contracts and legal documents; and (xii)(xii) Participating in preparation of work plans, Budgets and reports.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in Law;
- Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law;
- Minimum period of six (6) years post admission in Legal Affairs;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
- Member of institute of Certified Secretaries;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Computer skills; and
- Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional skills
- Leadership skills;
- Strategic management skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Conflict management skills; 5. Communication skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Organizational skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Team building; and
- Analytical skills.
Behavioral competencies/Attributes
- Critical thinking;
- Strategic thinking;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Knowledge statistical software for data entry, analysis, extraction and reporting;
- Problems are highly complex, requiring significant research and creative thinking.
The public is notified of the following:
- KIPPRA is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for any application for these positions.
- Canvassing for any of these positions will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
- Applicants who applied previously for the readvertised positions are encouraged to apply.
- ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews.
- National Identity Card.
- Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts.
- Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
- Memberships to relevant professional bodies and associations (where applicable). e) Evidence of publications where required.
- Recommendation letter (s).
The Successful candidates and will be required to avail the following documents.
Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website https://recruitment.kippra.or.ke/
All applications MUST be received on or before 26th December 2023 by 5:00 pm.
- Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board.
- Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate). Printed Online Self-Declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a self- Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate).
- Clearance from a Registered Credit Reference Bureau.
- Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, and duly filled personal data form which can be downloaded from the Institute’s website. All applications should be sent through the recruitment portal (link provided in section 1 above).
Applications to be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City
Square, Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951
Nairobi, Kenya.
Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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