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Job Purpose
An officer appointed to this position is responsible for the management of legal advice to the commission and safeguard its interests through various legal initiatives and facilitate decision making for enhanced effectiveness in the fulfilment of its constitutional and statutory mandate
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure implementation of policies, procedures and regulations on legal affairs and enforcement
- Give input in development of legislation as appropriate
- Assist in representing the Commission on litigation and court cases for the Commission
- Prepare preliminary legal documents/instruments before submission to the Deputy Director for approval
- Undertake the Commission’s law reviews to ensure set standards and procedures are effective
- Facilitate the process of gazettment of notices to ensure proper communication is sent out
- Draft contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the Commission and its collaborators
- Assist in enforcing contracts and leases to maintain standards and procedures
- Carry out surveys and research on assigned legal issues; coordinate and implement work plans for the legal section
- Prepare legal opinions and other relevant legal documents
- Ensure staff within the directorate are following work plans and are delivering as expected
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of various legislation
- Disseminate legal documents for use by the Commission
Academic and professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
- Nine (9) years of service, three (3) of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization
- Practicing Certificate as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Certificate in Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution
Skills
Applicants must possess knowledge and skills in the following areas;
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Good knowledge of the constitution of Kenya
- Good Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
http://www.landcommission.go.ke/media/erp/upload/nlc_job_advert_march_2020.pdf
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for instructions on how to apply. Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their application. In case you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that canvassing for these positions will lead to automatic disqualification.
The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer; women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission by
31st March, 2020 on/or before 5.00pm.
All Applications should be submitted to:
The Secretary/CEO
National Land Commission 1st Ngong Road,
Avenue ACK Garden Annex, 7th Floor,
P.O Box 44417-00100
Nairobi.
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