Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for Degree holders.  An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: -


Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
Ensuring that key issues and needs of Institute are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Institute;
Drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Institute;
Drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;
Preparing and circulating of Board and Committee Papers; and
Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest.


Person Specifications

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


Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university;
Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
Current Practicing Certificate;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
Demonstrable good results in work performance;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.


Key Competencies and Skills


Organization skills;
Drafting skills;
Report writing skills; and
Analytical 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.8,500 P.A.