Reference: KMF/EX/ADVT/LOI/9
- Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Institute;
- Drafting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Institute is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
- Participating in preparing Board reports, minutes and resolutions;
- Assisting in managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
- Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defence, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Institute, and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Institute;
- Keeping track of updates and amendments and changes in legislation;
- Assisting in facilitating Board induction and the development and implementation of capacity building programmes;
- Assisting in facilitating legal, compliance and governance audits;
- Providing input in the development and implementation of the Board charters and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
- Providing input in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgets and expenditures; and
- Providing secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II;
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Current practising certificate;
- Certified Public Secretary CPS (Part II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated results in work performance; and
- Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key competencies and skills
- Organization and management skills;
- Leadership and managerial skills;
- Drafting skills;
- Report writing skills; and
- Negotiation and arbitration skills.
Remuneration and benefits
- Basic salary scale: KShs. 69,766 - KShs. 90,695 P.M.
- House allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.
- Commuter allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.
- Annual leave allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
- Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI