Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Legal Officer
 

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Legal Officer will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal / Credit documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to credit division, business teams, and related units. 

The position also provides legal services to the Company in drafting and interpretation of legal instruments, interpretation of various statutes & regulations and give legal opinions on diverse issues. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Issuance and processing of Facility Letters upon receipt of duly approved Credit Approval, while observing turn-around time and high standards of accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate security documentation on the Institution’s standard forms have been properly prepared before dispatch to the customer.
• Instructing the Institution’s external Lawyers on securities documents to prepare, perfect and register at the various Land and Company registries. Performing liaison role between the functions of the Institution and the lawyers, professional valuers and insurance companies approved by the Institution, ensuring service level agreements agreed are adhered to.
• Liaising with the external legal counsel and other service providers on security documentation process and ensuring that security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been perfected prior to authorizing the drawdown of facilities.
• Liaising with the Branch Managers on all outstanding approval conditions and answering all queries relating to pending compliance certificates.
• Management of legal due dilligence and liaising with external legal counsel on all legal matters relating to the company.
• Drafting standard contracts, specialised contracts and correspondences on legal matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts to which the company is a party. Ensuring that all such contract documents and third party contracts are promptly executed.
• Preparing legal cases in conjunction with the external counsel, monitoring progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputes, follow up on court cases facing the company and attend court hearings on behalf of the company whenever arises.
• Handling redemption and takeover of facilities from and to other financial institutions and ensure terms and conditions of undertaking are in our favor and are strictly adhered to.
• Keeping abreast with legal and policy developments and providing updates and advice to management on compliance.
• Ensure legal and other security documents are properly kept and secured.
• Providing legal advice to the management including reviewing legal documentation.

Minimum qualification and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable University.
• Post-graduate diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• Be of good standing and possesses a current LSK practising certificate.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Minimum two (2) years’ post admission experience in providing legal services preferrably Conveyancing and Commercial Law in a reputable institution/legal firm.
• Demonstrates good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Labour Laws and Corporate Governance.
• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, analytical, organisational and people skills.
• Sound understanding of lending in the microfinance industry in Kenya.
• At least two years expericnce in credit documentation and excellent facilities drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines.
• High follow though ability.

Application:
 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job tittle in the subject field to hr@speedcapital.co.ke. 

Deadline of application is September 30th 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KNCHR Human Rights Officer I / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 141K)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles. 

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following position:-

Human Rights Officer I / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson
 

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO I/PA/12/14
 

Reports to: The Chairperson
 

Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
 

Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Gross Salary: Kshs 141,950

Job Objective: To provide technical/programmatic and administrative support to the Chairpersons office.

Description of key duties
 

The main tasks performed by the job holder.

• To provide comprehensive, confidential and high quality technical and administrative service to the Chairperson;
• Assisting the chairperson in their day to day programmatic and engaging in research into various human rights concerns and/or emerging issue of local, regional and international concern related to the chairpersons’ work as well as drafting and advice on redress options;
• Preparing speaking notes, legal briefs, opinions and insights for the chairpersons’ engagements;
• Preparation of concept papers, intervention strategies and proposal writing for various activities;
• Coordinating and facilitating meeting mundane to the Chairpersons work;
• Assist in providing analytical  advice on and implementation  of  appropriate redress mechanisms;
• To manage and prioritize all communications to the chairs office at all times and ensure adherence to deadlines in response;
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Law and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least three years work experience in an equivalent and similar level and position
• Good skills on Complaints handling and investigations with a good understanding of human rights
• Good Interviewing and report writing skills
• Good organizational, writing, interpersonal (people management), communication and analytical skills
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of local and International Human Rights instruments and the Constitution.
• A good team player who is results oriented, has attention to detail and is client focused
• Computer literacy, ability to work in stressful and demanding environments.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.

How to Apply

KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Qualified female candidates with experience from the regions are encouraged to apply.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 18th July, 2014 to:

The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KNCHR Senior Human Rights Officer Job in Wajir Kenya (KShs 205K)

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles. 

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 

The Commissions’ main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu. Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

The Commission is inviting applications for the following positions:-

Senior Human Rights Officer

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SHRO/7/14
 

Reports to: Commission Secretary
 

Location: Wajir, with occasional travel
 

Duration: Permanent and Pensionable

Gross Salary: Kshs 205,850

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in and guide the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Northern Kenya Regional Office
• Coordinate implementation and management of the complaints handling process, investigations and other key areas of work as stipulated under Section 8 of the KNCHR Act, 2011 and as may relevant to the Northern Kenya Region
• Prepare and present quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the work of the Regional office, including reports of financial expenditure by the Regional Office
• Manage and supervise all staff of the Regional Office, including management of financial resources and fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with the policies of the Commission in the running of the Regional Office
• Ensure proper flow of information and communication between the Head Office and the Regional Office, as well as with other Regional Offices.
• Build and maintain sustainable partnerships with both state and non state actors in the region on behalf of the Commission
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Masters degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with five years experience in a busy programme-related environment

    Or

• A Bachelors Degree in a Social Science from a recognized institution with seven years experience in busy programme-related environment.

In addition the suitable candidates for the above position should possess the following skills and attributes:-

• Good understanding of human rights.
• Good organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, people management, analytical and presentation skills.
• Must be willing to travel the vast terrain covered by the region hence flexible and adaptable.
• High degree of integrity
• Excellent computer skills in various computer packages.
• Ability and readiness to work under pressure and work for long/odd hours.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.

How to Apply

KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Qualified female candidates with experience from the regions are encouraged to apply.

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 18th July, 2014 to:

The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

FSD Kenya Mediation Services for Association of Kenya Credit Providers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre Call for EoI

FSD Kenya (Financial Sector Deepening)

Call for Expressions of Interest

Mediation Services for Association of Kenya Credit Providers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre

Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya is collaborating with the Association of Kenya Credit Providers (AKCP) to set up an Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre for the Credit Information Sharing (CIS) mechanism. 

Applications are invited from qualified persons for expression of interest in providing Mediation Services for the CIS ADR Centre.

Functions

• To receive and enquire into complaints relating to information shared by credit providers through credit reference bureaus (CRBs);
• To investigate complaints against members of the Association;
• To liaise with the disputants and the Associations’ Secretariat to organize forums for mediation;
• To promptly mediate and effectively resolve CIS disputes;
• To meet set turn-around time in mediating the disputes;
• To analyse the disputes before it and come up with trends that can be used to improve the CIS mechanism; and,
• To undertake any other functions that may be assigned by the governing council in relation to credit information sharing disputes.

For appointment to the position of ADR CIS Mediators, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• ƒHold an appropriate degree from a recognized university;
• Have at least three years’ experience as an ADR practitioner and particularly mediation;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality; and,
• Experience in administrative functions of an ADR office.ƒ ƒ

Click Here to Download Detailed Terms of Reference for this Position 

Applicants should submit their detailed CV, covering letter, a recent coloured passport size photograph, copies of testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts to the 

Association of Kenya Credit Providers, 

Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS), 

Noordin Road, Off Thika Road, 

P.O Box 65041-00618, Ruaraka

Closing date: Wednesday 16th July, 2014.

FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered in Kenya under the supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme investment committee. Finance is provided by a number of leading development agencies including the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the Government of Kenya. Further information can be obtained from our web site: www.fsdkenya.org

Litigation Advocates Jobs in Kenya

Litigation Advocates

We are a medium sized law firm based in Nairobi with a branch network all over Kenya. 

We are looking for qualified self driven individuals to fill the position of litigation advocates to be based at any of the branches to deal with civil litigation matters.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Possess three (3) years post admission experience in litigation, two years of which must have been in prosecution and/or defence of accident compensation claims;
• Hold a current practicing certificate;
• Possess good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills;
• Be hands-on in interpretation and application of legal texts, statues, rules and regulations;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Be able to work in a team and be result-oriented;
• Have ability to handle pressure, meet tight deadlines and work with minimum or no supervision; and
• Be proficient in MS Office.

Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their applications to the address/email below stating their current and expected salary, along with a detailed CV, testimonials and copies of their academic documents to reach us on or before 14th February 2014.

P. O. Box 40863 (00100) Nairobi, Kenya
Email: advocates-hire@gmail.com

Meru County Department Directors, Accountants, Legal, Statistician Jobs in Kenya

The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.

Directors of Divisions in Respective County Departments.

The posts will be one in each of the following divisions:

• Director of Public Works and Housing

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• Director of Medical Services
• Director of Environment and Natural Resources
• Director of Communication.

The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer in the relevant Department and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant division’s strategic plans, programmes and projects in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders;
• Planning and supervision of the relevant division’s programmes and activities;
• Organization, direction, control and co-ordination of the functions of the division;
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the relevant division in line with the county goals and objectives;
• Developing appropriate county departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation of the mandate of the division;
• Handling administrative, Human Resources and assets management issues;
• Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budgets;
• Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures;
• Co-ordination of production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant division’s information;
• Provide advice and guidance in recruiting, hiring and staff development;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer;

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a holder of at least first degree from a recognized University in Kenya in the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the field applied.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Devolution, the County development objectives and vision 2030.
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Be computer literate.

NB: Those who had applied earlier need not apply again.

Treasury Department

Senior Accountants (3 Posts)
 

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance/Economics;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPA (K);
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in public or private sector;
• Conversant with variance analysis;
• Conversant with budget and budgetary processes;
• Capable of working with integrated financial management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Petty cash payments;
• IFMIS invoicing and approvals;
• Approval of payment;
• Revenue collection supervision;
• Examination of payments;
• General ledger IFMIS;
• Encumbrance accounting and vote book control;
• Supplier’s accounts reconciliations;
• Debtors’ accounts;
• Creditors’ accounts;
• Petty cash reconciliations;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Fixed assets accounting;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Senior Management Accountant (1 Post)

Qualifications:

• 1st degree preferably Accounts/Finance;
• CPA (K) and a member of ICPAK;
• Masters Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience Public/ Private Sector;
• Worked as a management accountant for over three (3) years in a busy institution;
• Variance analysis skills;
• Trend analysis capabilities;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports;
• Advising on possible investment opportunities;
• Project appraisals and costing;
• Executing payments through IFMIS;
• Approval of payments;
• Supervision of revenue collection;
• IFMIS invoicing;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Verification of payments;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Senior Statistician /Economist (1 Post)
 

Experience

• At least 4 years in Public/Private Sector;
• Holder of a degree from a recognized university in Statistics/Economics/ Actuarial science;
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Budget preparation and implementation;
• Analysis of budget and variance;
• Variance investigation;
• Expenditure analysis;
• Operating system appraisals;
• Data collection and analysis;
• Ability to conduct market surveys;
• Time series analysis;
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Legal Department

Legal Assistants (2 Posts)

The legal assistants will report to the Head of Legal Department and will assist in the management and co-ordination of legal matters relating to the County.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the county government;
• Interpreting relevant legislation and their implications to the County government;
• Providing legislative support to the County government including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments where appropriate;
• Providing legal guidance to the county government;
• Representing the county government in court when need arises;
• Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the county;
• Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
• Handling legal instruments;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the head of legal department.

Qualifications:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of Bachelor of law degree from a recognized institution;
• Practiced in a public or private sector for a minimum of two (2) years;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be computer literate.

Legal Clerk

• Answerable to the Legal officer and legal assistant.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Opening, filing and maintaining legal files;
• Attending court to file pleadings;
• Receiving court process under the guidance of counsel;
• Serving court process.

Qualifications:

• At least a grade C+ at K.C.S.E;
• At least 5 years experience in a busy law firm or a legal organization;
• Must be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Being a licensed court process server shall be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.

Important information to all Applicants:
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before 21st February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:

Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; For those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.

Kitui County Public Service Board Deputy Secretary and Kitui West Deputy Sub-County Administrator Jobs in Kenya

County Government of Kitui

Kitui County Public Service Board

The Kitui County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions

Deputy Secretary to the County Public Service Board

Job Group ‘Q’
 

Basic Salary: Ksh.89, 748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 x 5,195– 109,089 x 5,454 – 114,543 x 5,727 – 120,270 p.m. (Other allowances and benefits as advised by The Salaries and Remuneration commission)
 

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

1. Acts as the Board Deputy Secretary:
 

Deputises the Board Secretary to:

• Organize and coordinate Board meetings.
• Circulate preliminary notices and agendas for Board meetings in consultation with Board Chairman and Secretary.
• Ensure Board files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.
• Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Board meetings to the Members.
• Ensure that resolutions and action points from Board meetings are circulated to affected County Ministries or individuals within the stipulated timeframe.
• Record proceedings of Board retreats and other external meetings
• Be the custodian of the Board’s records
• Make regular reports for submission to the County Assembly on the execution of the Boards functions

2. Functions as Secretary of various Board Committees to:

• Circulate preliminary notices for meetings of committees of the Board, in consultation with respective Committee Chairpersons.
• Ensure Board Committee files are compiled and dispatched to Members before meetings are held.
• Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Committee meetings to Members.
• Ensure action points from Board committee meetings are circulated to the relevant County Ministries or individuals and responses received for tabling to the full Board.

3. Legal Counsel functions:

• Proactively guide the Board on all legal matters affecting its functions
• Ensure adherence and compliance to legislation, including subsidiary legislation in the form of Rules, Gazette notices, Regulations etc relating to CPSB functions.
• Advise on Agreements, contracts and other Board commitments.
• Review the Board’s legal documentation e.g. letters of offer or any other security documentation to ensure the Board’s interests are well protected.
• Proactively review any changes in legislation, thereafter forwarding the same regularly in the form of legal updates to the Board for information, action and compliance.
• Appearing as a witness where matters related to the Board are contested in court

4. Secretariat Functions:

• Be the accounting officer of the CPSB to oversee the management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes estimates and budgets
• Facilitating the recruitment process in Kitui County and Preparing guiding notes to the Selection Board
• Supervise, plan, assign, monitor and appraise the work of the Secretariat staff
• Processing promotions and acting appointments of county public officers
• Preparing briefs on disciplinary cases received in the county and tabling them before the Board decision making
• Preparing briefs on appeals and applications for review to be considered by the Board
• Assist the Board in enhancing its Corporate Governance Policy and ensuring compliance throughout the County.
• Maintain custody and control of the Board’s statutory books, minute books, various registers/records and the Board seal.
• Reviews and updates the Board’s website and manuals as necessary.
• Custodian of Board confidential information accessed as part of Job performance
• Handling correspondence to and from the Board
• Ensuring conformity and compliance to HR policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations; and Articles 10 and 232 on values and principles of Public Service
• Handling Board transport and logistical matters
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.
• Be in possession a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya preferably in Human Resource, Administration, and Law. A masters degree is an added advantage
• Have a working experience of not less than ten (10) years, Five (5) of which must have been senior level
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution
• Demonstrable Proficiency in Computer proficiency

Deputy Sub-County Administrator - Kitui West

One (1) Post

Job Group ‘P’
 

Salary Scale: KShs.77,527 x 3,877 – 81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x 4,947 – 103,894 p.m.
 

Terms of Service: Permanent
 

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a relevant Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Working experience of not less than seven (7) years; five (5) of which MUST have been in senior leadership Position.
• Have qualifications and knowledge in administration or management;
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
• Membership to a Professional Association/body will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Deputy Sub-County Administrator shall deputize the Sub county administrator in:

• Coordinating the management and supervision of general administrative functions;
• Developing polices and plans;
• Ensuring effective service delivery;
• Coordinating developmental activities to empower the community;
• Providing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities of the Sub County Public Service;
• Managing the Sub-County Public Service;
• Facilitating and coordinating Officers’ participation in the development of policies and plans and delivery of service;
• Exercising any functions and powers delegated by the County Public Service Board.

How to Apply:
 

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the POSITION APPLIED FOR CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE and addressed to:
 

The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200
Kitui
 

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at Kitui County Public Service Board offices situated Opposite KEFRI in Kitui
 

Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Friday 14th February, 2014.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials.

Concern Worldwide Public Participation Legal Consultant Job in Marsabit Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
 

Position: Legal Consultant - Public Participation
 

Location: Marsabit County with frequent travel to Nairobi
 

Duration: Three (3) Months
 

Background: The Constitution of Kenya provides for a devolved system of government whose main object, inter alia, is to provide the powers of self-governance to the people, and enhance their participation in the exercise of the powers of the State and in making decisions affecting them. 

Given that formal public participation is without precedent, the development and adoption of appropriate standards for citizen participation is a critical first step towards citizens’ realization of the right to participation and the powers of self-governance. 

Moreover, the challenges present in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands necessitate new and innovative methodology to enable participation for all. 

It is for this reason that Concern Worldwide is supporting the County of Marsabit to establish appropriate mechanisms for citizen participation, as required by the County Governments Act 2012, through a grant from UK Aid.

Objectives & Scope of the Consultancy: The consultant will provide technical legal assistance including advisory, policy and legislative drafting and research services to the Marsabit County Government for the development of a Public Participation Bill and Policy.

Expected Outputs / Deliverables:
 

The consultant will report to Concern Worldwide and will be based in Marsabit County with frequent travel to Nairobi. 

This assignment will be for ninety (90) work days and the consultant is expected to deliver:

• An inception report, including a commented outline and a list of existing information (10-15 pages)
• Bi-weekly progress reports
• A report of public consultations
• A draft public participation legislation
• A draft policy document on public participation

Consultant’s Profile or Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree (Masters degree preferred)
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• 7 years’ experience with at least 5 years proven track record in legal drafting
• In-depth knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya and Statutes on Governance and Devolution
• Significant experience in community mobilization, facilitating and documenting stakeholder consultations
• Familiarity with and/or working in ASAL areas with pastoralist communities will be an added advantage
• Proven research and report writing skills and excellent people and communication skills

A detailed ToR can be obtained by sending an email to: concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their CV and financial proposal to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject as ‘Legal Consultant - Public Participation’ by Sunday, 9th February 2014.

Each application should include three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.