Senior Principal Legal Officer at Kenya Utalii College

Job description
 Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Provide technical input in development, implementation and review of the College’s strategic plan, vision, mission and objectives.
• Oversee establishment, nurturing, and strengthening collaborations and partnerships with Government agencies, development partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to enhance synergy, resource mobilization, and effective delivery of the Department’s mandate.
• Oversee formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review of the
• Department’s annual budgets, procurement and disposal plans, performance contracts, and annual reports to ensure prudent resource utilization, operational efficiency, and alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and governance frameworks.
• Oversee coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to foster a high-performing, motivated, and ethical workforce that effectively delivers on the Department’s mandate
• Oversee formulation, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Department’s risk management policies and frameworks to ensure robust systems for accountability, enterprise risk management, and business continuity.
• Oversee development, implementation, and periodic review of the Department’s Citizen Service Delivery Charter to enhance accountability, transparency, and service excellence in addressing stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Foster and entrench a conducive corporate culture that upholds ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and good governance within the Division, in line with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the College’s core values.
• Oversee development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department.
• Oversee implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines and directives within the Department.
• Oversee management of public complaints resolution, information access requests, and public awareness initiatives to enhance transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public confidence.
• Advise KUC on all legal matters that may arise in its operations.
•  Represent the organization in Court
• Draw and vet Contracts, MoUs and other legal documents.
• Follow up on cases filed against KUC and preparation of legal reports and opinions.
• Develop, implement and review legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation.
• Negotiate for contracts.
• Coordinate with service providers in legal matters involving KUC.
• Initiate legal action on behalf of KUC on recovery measures.
• Advise College on the legislation that affect KUC and changes made thereof.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Provide day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews.
• Liaise with external lawyers on all cases filed against KUC to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time.
• Coordinate day-to-day Department activities and ensure smooth operations in line with approved work plans and performance targets.
• Oversee the preparation, validation, and timely submission of periodic Departmental reports.
• Oversee the implementation of the College’s resolutions and audit recommendations within the Department.
• Articulate and represent issues relating to the College’s mandate in national, regional, and international stakeholder forums.
• Appraising the direct reports.
• Oversee development, implementation and review of Annual Divisional budget
• Oversee development, implementation and review of Divisional annual procurement and assets disposal plan.
• Oversee Divisional Resource mobilization.

Person Specifications

 For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

• Masters Degree from a recognized institution.
• Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
• Atleast Twelve (12) years’ work experience with at least three (3) years experience in a supervisory role.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya.
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
•  Computer Proficiency skills.
•  Demonstrated results as reflected in work performance.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.