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KMFRI was established to conduct research on aquatic systems covering both marine and freshwater. The Institute has grown from staff strength of two Research Scientists at inception to the current 122 scientists. KMFRI’s approved staff establishment stands at 1,350 employees.
KMFRI infrastructure capacity has also expanded from two research stations...
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 116,410 – KShs. 151,334 P.M.;
- House Allowance: KShs. 45,000 P.M.
- Commuter Allowance: KShs. 13,000 P.M.
- Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
- Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
- Advising the Institute on legal matters that may arise in its operations;
- Drafting and vetting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Following up on cases filed against the Institute and ensure proper preparation of legal reports and opinions;
- Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
- Negotiating for contracts on behalf of the Institute;
- Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the Institute;
- Advising the Institute on the legislation that affect the Institute and changes made thereof;
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
- Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
- Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Institute to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance;
- Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally to improve the Marine and Fisheries legal sector;
- Initiating review of Marine and Fisheries research legal instruments and Marine and Fisheries research policy documents on behalf of the Institute;
- Keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international Marine and Fisheries research legislations and other Kenyan laws;
- Initiating the drafting of contracts, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding related to Marine and Fisheries affairs;
- Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Institute on legal matters;
- Advising on alternative dispute resolution measures; and
- Initiating legal research and assignments related to Marine and Fisheries research.
- Providing input in the preparation of the budget and work plan for the Department to help in allocating financial resources and match operational requirements with available funds.
- Allocating work to subordinates to ensure targets are met and time is properly utilized.
- Preparing performance contracts with subordinates to direct their efforts to meet the required targets which contribute to achievement of the Institute’s mandate.
- Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;
- Evaluating the performance of subordinates to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the Department; and
- Mentoring, guiding and supervising subordinates through coaching and training to improve performance.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- At least six (6) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in a supervisory level in a comparable position in public and private sector;
- Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized university;
- Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
- Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
- Current Practicing Certificate;
- Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;
- Certified Public Secretary CPS (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);
- Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrable good results in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Organization and management skills;
- Leadership and managerial skills;
- Drafting skills;
- Report writing skills;
- Negotiation skills and arbitration skills; and
- Analytical skills.
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available from the ‘Vacancies’ section at the KMFRI Website - https://www.kmfri.go.ke), attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV). Submit their applications both in HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Monday, 29th April 2024.
The Director General,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Silos Road, English Point, Mkomani,
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke
NOTE
- Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance/Report from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for an oral and practical interview.
Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINAL
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