Assistant Director – Legal Services Directorate at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) in Nairobi, Kenya

 Job Title: Assistant Director – Legal Services Directorate

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)

Nairobi, Kenya

Full-time

REF: KNCHR/ADM/ADL/01/2024

Reports to: Deputy Director, Legal Services

Duration: Permanent & Pensionable

Duty Station: Nairobi with occasional travel

Gross Salary: Kshs. 205,850

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for offering support to the management within the Legal Services Directorate with regard to securing appropriate redress to petitioners’ in cases of human rights violations in line with the mandate of the Commission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in the resolution of human rights violations.

• Supervise the provision of redress to victims of human rights violations through litigation and court representation and processes.

• Supervise the compilation of case digests on cases handled by the Commission Supervise the conduct of public inquiries on identified human rights violations

• Supervise the analysis of Petitions and making recommendations on appropriate redress mechanisms.

• Coordinating identification of cases on human rights violations for intervention by the Commission.

• Coordinate KNCHR’s engagement with partners involved in Public Interest Litigation.

Operational Responsibilities /Tasks:

• Implement reform strategies and interventions that result in timely resolution of human rights violation cases in line with the mandate of the commission.

• Providing necessary legal support on redressing human rights violations through provision and application of ADR mechanisms.

• Coordinate the conduct of and follow up on recommendations of public inquiries.

• Supervise research and filing of public interest litigation cases relating to human rights violations.

• Collaborating and partnering with relevant stakeholders.

• Preparing for and conduct of hearings at the Commissions’ Tribunal.

• Mentoring and coaching staff as well as interns within the Redress Division.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for accountability of the use of funds

• Supervise the utilization of divisional budgets.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university with seven 7 years’ work experience or Master’s degree with five 5 years’ relevant experience.

• 3 years’ experience in active litigation

• Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law with a current practicing certificate

• Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution

• Senior Management Course as added advantage

• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Apply via the link below:

https://g.co/kgs/Fpaz9dZ

Legal Assistant Job Vacancies at Meru County Government

Job Title: Legal Assistants (2 Posts)

Employer: The Meru County Government

Duty Station: Meru County

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.


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.

Deadline: 21st February 2014

Careers at National Land Commission in Kenya-Assistant Director - Land Adjudication and Settlement

Job Title: Assistant Director, Land Adjudication and Settlement

Employer: National Land Commission

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration, interpretation of any provisions in relevant Laws affecting Land Adjudication and Settlement.
• Managing Land Settlement fund and/or other similar funds.
• Identifying land for resettlement purposes and managing the allocation process.
• Coordinating and ensuring provision of basic infrastructure in settlement schemes.
• Management of Land Adjudication and Settlement records.
• Developing a national programme for adjudication and registration of community land.
• Providing direction and guidance in the management of Group Ranches.
• Ensuring compliance to standards, guidelines and regulations for land adjudication and settlement programmes.
• Ensuring implementation of recommendations of monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Development, implementation and realization of Land Adjudication and Settlement strategic plans and objectives.
• Mobilization and management of resources for the directorate.
• Collaboration with National and County Governments in respect of Land Adjudication and Settlement matters.
• Attending to court matters where appropriate

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying or Geomatic/Geospatial Engineering from a recognized university
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Survey, Land Use Planning, Law, Geography, Agriculture or Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
• A Full Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK) - Geospatial Surveyors Chapter (being a Licensed Surveyor would be an added advantage)
• At least five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be with a reputable organization
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in various types of surveys, adjudication and settlement schemes. Computer skills (knowledge and application of GIS would be an added advantage)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.

Note:

A person shall not be qualified for appointment if the person:
a) Is an official of a governing body of a political party;
b) Has at any time within the preceding five years, held or stood for election as a member of parliament, a county assembly or as a governor;
c) Is an un-discharged bankrupt;
d) Has been convicted of a felony;
e) Has benefited from, or facilitated an unlawful or irregular allocation, acquisition or use of land or other public property; or
f) Has been removed from the office for contravening the provisions of the constitution or any other written law.

Important Information to All Applicants:

All candidates are required to submit, on application, clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the relevant professional body(ies).
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their
National identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and
Testimonials.

How to Apply:
All interested and qualified persons should submit applications:

The Chairman
National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O. Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.

Dr. Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW
Chairman, National Land Commission.

Application Deadline: 19th Nov 2013

Senior Investigator Vacancy at Safaricom Limited in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Senior Investigator

Employer: Safaricom Limited
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities;

•Ensure that all offences of fraud, theft and dishonesty against Safaricom are investigated & reported in a consistent manner;
•Obtain information required to form an initial assessment of these offences and identify areas of loss;
•Professionally and forensically gather evidence to be used to support these offences;
•Prepare investigation reports with the objective of presenting evidence gathered in a professional and concise manner;
•Perform regular reviews of exceptions reported in business information by analyzing, interpreting, summarizing and presenting for further investigations;
•Assist in funds tracing, asset identification and asset recovery within fraud cases that have been proven;
•Proactively gather relevant information that can lead to prevention or discovery of fraud.

Qualification, Skills and Competencies:

•A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce/Criminology/Accounting/Law/Forensics;
•3 years working experience in an audit or fraud management departments in a Blue Chip company;
•Proven work experience in forensic investigations or having undertaken extensive investigative assignments, in a blue chip company, is mandatory;
•Certification in CPA (K), ACCA or CFE will be an added advantage;
•Ability to read and interpret documents such as testimonies, police reports, operating & maintenance instructions and legal regulations;
•Experience in carrying out interviews and interrogations is mandatory;
•Excellent in Microsoft Office applications;
•Proficiency in the use of ACL or other widely used data analysis applications
•Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
•Attention to details and result oriented;
•Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines under minimum supervision;

How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below.

Head of Talent & Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited,
Nairobi.

Via email to; hr@safaricom.co.ke

Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013

Litigation Advocates Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Litigation Advocates

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Qualification and Skills:

• LL.B from a reputable institution.
• Excellent litigation skills
• Minimum of 1 year post admission experience
• Must hold a current practicing certificate
• Possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.
• The candidate must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented.
• Proficiency in use of basic computer applications.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

How to Apply:
Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their applications to the address below stating their current and expected salary, along with a detailed CV, testimonials and copies of their academic documents:

DNA 1590
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

or e-mail: hrmkjobs2013@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 24th Oct 2013

Chief Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Kenyatta University

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer

Grade 13

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Deputy Vice – Chancellor(Administration)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements:


• Applicants must be holders of a Master of Law and Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:

• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience
• Strategic thinking capacity, excellent analytical, problem solving, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team
• Excellent reporting skills
• Dedicated and motivated individual
• A good team player

Duties:

• To be in-charge of all legal matters of the organization
• To take part in high level planning meetings and giving legal advice and opinions
• Assessing legal documents of the organization to ensure legal protection
• To ensure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data in the organization
• To keep track of the latest changes and law regulations and advice the University
• To organize legal representation
• Advising on corporate governance
• Liaising with external Lawyers and other legal bodies

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013

Senior Legal Officer Job Opportunity at Kenyatta University in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer

Grade 12

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Deputy Vice – Chancellor(Administration)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements:

• Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.

• In addition applicants must have at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

Duties:

• Advising on corporate governance
• Liaising with external Lawyers and other legal bodies
• Coordinating the implementation of the provisions of all legislation, statutes, regulation and policies administered by the University
• Taking minutes during board and management meetings when requested
• Compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all cases being handled by the University
• Prepare opinions, briefs, papers and memoranda as may be required from time to time

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013

Legal Court Clerk Job Vacancy at cloversmtc in Nairobi

Job Title:Legal Court Clerk

We are a firm of Advocates looking for a court clerk.

Requirements:
 Preferably male.
 He must be ready and willing to work without supervision or at least minimal supervision.
 He must be qualified as a clerk with a law degree or diploma in law or certificate in the area.
 He must have at least 2 years experience in court or clerical work.
 Must be in possession of a letter of recommendation from his former employer and give an expected salary/remuneration.

Please forward your CV’s to hr@cloversmtc.com
Application Deadline: 6th October 2013

Legal Manager Job Vacancy at RACG Insurance Company in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Legal Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure full compliance with the law, legislative issues, policies and procedures as stipulated by the statutes with a deep understanding of the competition and economic regulatory legislation in Kenya and the region
• Oversee the preparation, vetting and negotiation of  contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution
• Ensure safe custody of the insurance company instruments and documents such as organization seal, charged documents and suit papers, and ensure confidentiality and privacy of all legal data of the organization
• Provide legal advice to the insurance company on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate premised on a platform that is well researched, reasoned and timely
• Coordinate the preparation of agendas of Board of directors and implementation of action points.
• Ensure that Insurance credit administration, financial, human resource and administration and corporate communication procedures and rules developed are compliant with legal requirements
• Advising the insurance firm on all legal matters relating to employee relations and contract appointments for the entire staff.
• Conduct legal research, investigations, preparation of witness for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation of legal proceeding of cases in liaison with external lawyers
• Maintain an up to date record of all matters that affect the insurance firm like Insurance Regulatory Authority regulations, Government laws, and International laws relating to the organization
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Managing Director

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) or Equivalent from a recognized University.
• A post graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• A master’s Degree will be an added advantage.

Work Experience
• At least 5 years practical work experience in Insurance Law and Commercial law.

Other Requirements
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess leadership skill and ability to work with diverse teams
• Knowledge of operations of insurance industry and its interface with the Insurance Regulatory Authority
• Sound Analytical and IT relevant skills.
• Member of law Society of Kenya
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
• High level of integrity and honesty

How to Apply:
 Kindly send your 2 page CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to recruitment@racg.co.ke and address it to The Recruitment Manager as soon as you read this advert.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more details check www.racg.co.ke
Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Legal Assistant Career Opportunity at Gateway Insurance

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Employer: Gateway Insurance
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Application Deadline: 29th August 2013.

Job Details
Gateway Insurance has established itself as a stable player within the insurance industry since its inception in 1982.
The company is currently on a growth path with innovation as one of its drivers of growth.
With a physical distribution network of 15 branches and other channels of product distribution, the company is positioning itself for further growth and would like to hire a suitable person for the following positions:

Job Ref MN. 2083
Requirements
•University graduate in Law from a recognized university.
•Minimum two years experience preferably in litigation.
•Proficient in use of MS Office applications with good keyboarding skills.
•Be admitted as an advocate of the high court of Kenya.
•Be in possession of a current practicing certificate.
•Must have excellent supervisory skills and able to motivate those who work under him/her.
•A team player.
How to Apply:
Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.
You should disclose your current or past salary. Send your application by hand, or email, to reach us by
Send to:
Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
12th Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance.
Email to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com