REF: YEDF/MLS/12/2023

Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance
Purpose of Job:
The job holder will provide Board secretarial and legal services to the Fund in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. He/she will be the Head of Legal Services Function, responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for management and coordination of the Legal Function.
Job Description:
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following functions:

Formulate, implement, and regulate the Fund’s legal policies and procedures;
Advise the Fund on legal matters;
Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Fund;
Initiate required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Fund’s activities;
Liaise with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
Facilitate compliance with all legal requirements by the Fund;
Conduct field visits and investigation missions;
Conduct research on legal issues falling within the Fund’s mandate;
Prepare reports; and
Attending court cases where necessary.

Job Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in Management;
Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Computer proficiency; and
Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results.