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The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) is a State Agency established under Section 179 of the Insurance Act (Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya) with the mandate of protecting insurance claimants of an insurer placed under a manager appointed under section 67C (2) or whose license has been cancelled under the Act, through the provision of compensation for their unsettled claims.
Ref: PCF/03/2023
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Interpret legal cases as assigned.
- Develop and implement legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments.
- Assess areas where gaps exist in the laws, regulations, codes, rules and manuals to enhance the mandate of the Fund.
- Ensure compliance with the legal framework, agreements, and contracts.
- Prepare legal opinions on legal cases.
- Carry out research on emerging legal issues that affect the Fund.
- Attend court from time to time and advice on documentation to be filed in court in cases where the Fund is a party and monitor progress of court cases.
- Provide input in preparation of witness statements in liaison with external advocates.
- Identify legal and compliance risks and issues relative to the Fund’s intended actions.
- Advise on risk and compliance measures arising from court judgments and rulings.
- Undertake conveyancing for the Fund’s properties and assist with preparing leases and agreements where Fund is leasing out.
- Negotiate, draw and review the Contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
- Represent the Fund in dispute resolution processes and litigation.
- Participate in the implementation of directorate’s policies, strategies, procedures and plans.
- Initiate legal action on behalf of the Fund on recovery measures.
- Provide day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution.
- Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Member, Law Society of Kenya.
- Hold current/valid practicing certificate.
- Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Planning and organizing skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication & interpersonal skills.
- Legal and regulatory framework
- Negotiation skills.
- Reporting writing and presentation skills.
- Knowledge management skills.
General Application Requirements
Interested candidates, who must be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications including copies of their academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card or valid passport, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and professional qualifications, email address and a daytime telephone number(s). The CV should also include the email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak on your competence, character and integrity. All application must contain the reference number and job title on the subject matter (on letter or email) and on the envelope.
Other key requirements
Successful candidates in the interviews will be required to present and satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing original copies of the following documents as an employment condition:
- A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
- A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) i.e. Completed First Schedule (s.13) and a self-declaration form
- A clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in Kenya
Application
Applications should be received on or before close of business Monday 31st July 2023 via post/courier services, hand delivery or email to:
The Managing Trustee
Policyholders Compensation Fund
KWFT Center, 6th Floor
Masaba Road - Upper Hill
P O Box 24203 – 00100 NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@pcf.go.ke
PCF is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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