Career Associated Uncategorized National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse – Legal Officer.

National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse – Legal Officer.

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Job Title: Legal Officer

Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/LO/7/2/2022

TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent & Pensionable

Location / Work Station: Head Office, NSSF Building Eastern Wing, 18th Floor

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support in the Department of the Corporation Secretary & Legal Services and coordinating the Authority’s Board affairs under the guidance of the Corporation Secretary.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

a) Receiving sermons for litigation matters and opening court files
b) Managing court diaries and files

c) Managing bring ups on all legal matters

d) Responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters

e) Open files for new cases and keep an up to date record of all court cases

f) Develop and maintain the filing registry for the Department

g) Manage and update the court diary

h) Maintain and regularly update the laws of Kenya

i) Assist the Corporation Secretary and Manager, Legal Services in preparing board papers including photocopying, binding and circulation

j) Assist in attending to claimants and external advocates queries

k) Following up payments of judgments award, claimant lawyers and claimant

l) Ensure that insurance policies and performance bonds for contractors are always up to date

m) Follow up on renewal of performance bonds and insurance for contractors

n) Maintain an up to date register of Service Level Agreements with the Authority’s Service Providers

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility

Implement the expenditure of the budget of the Legal Department

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Laptops, desktops, printers, office equipment (printer, telephone) and furniture (table, cabinets and seats) of the legal department

III. Decision Making / Job Influence

a) Providing advisory services in determining the governance, legal and policy appropriateness and compliance in the operations and processes of the Board
b) Participate in developing, coordinating and implementation of legal strategies and procedures in the delivery of Authority’s mandate and in defense of the Authority against internal and external legal claims and challenges.

IV. Working Conditions

Office setting with periodic visits to ex-situ activities and programmes

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

a) Bachelor’s degree in Law
b) Postgraduate diploma in Law

c) Certificate in Computer skills

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

a) Be an Advocate of the High Court
b) Hold current and valid registration as a member of LSK

Previous relevant work experience required.

N/A

Functional Skills

Strong communication and reporting skills
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills

Strong court room skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Minute writing skills

Strong organization and inter personal skill

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Personal integrity, a strong commitment to openness, honesty and inclusiveness
Demonstrating tolerance, approachability and capacity to inspire trust in others

Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task

Positive working attitude and ability to take and give instructions

https://nacada.go.ke/sites/default/files/NACADA_Job_Advert_and_content_Feb_2022.pdf

Interested applicants are invited fo forward their applications by post, email, courier or hand-delivery to:

Chief Executive Officer,
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,

NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,

P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO

Email: careers@nacada.go.ke,

NAIROBI.

Candidates are invited to visit NACADA Website at http://www.nacada.go.ke/vacancies for detailed job profiles. All applicants MUST submit the following documents to reach NACADA Office on or before 14th March 2022.

1) Application letter clearly indicating the Reference Number on the envelope and an updated CV.
2) Copies of academic and professional certificates

3) Other relevant testimonials

Applicants MUST meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya

NACADA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity within the workforce in line with the Constitution.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Any form of Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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