Senior Attorney - Evidence Analysis

Senior Attorney – Evidence Analysis Job Vacancy at Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) – Kenya Jobs and Vacancies

The Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) is established by an Act of Parliament, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (2003), to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in the public and private sectors; to investigate acts of corruption and economics crimes; to recover public funds/property acquired through corruption; and to enlist members of the public in fighting corruption through education.

The Commission is desirous of competitively recruiting suitable persons to fill vacant positions within its establishment to support its regional expansion program; Successful candidates may be required and should be willing to work either at Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional OfficesEmployment will initially be on contract terms, for a period of four (4) years renewable upon satisfactory performance.Competitive/attractive remuneration packages will be offered.Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity, and should be willing to be subjected to a security vetting processApplicants must be computer-literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.Applicants MUST quote the reference number for the position applied for on the application letter and envelopeCanvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Directorate of Legal Services and Asset Recovery (LS)

Senior Attorney – Evidence Analysis
KACC “5” (1 Post) (Ref KACC/LS-SAEA/12)

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Legal Services through the Principal Attorney- Evidence Analysis

Duties and Responsibilities Carrying out all duties of an AdvocateCarrying out comprehensive analysis and evaluation of evidence in completed criminal and civil inquiry filesPreparation of statutory reports, legal briefs and opinionsOverseeing the preparation of case files for purposes of prosecution and asset recovery including pre-trial conferencesGiving direction and guidance in the course of investigations and recovery proceedingsProviding legal advice to the Commission in civil, criminal and asset recovery.Defending the Commission in cases filed against itManagement of resources within his/her area of operation.

The person may be designated as the Head of a Regional Office, coordinating operations in any of the Commission’s Regional Offices within the country.

Qualifications A degree in Law from a recognized UniversityAn Advocate of High Court of KenyaAt least 10 years relevant working experience in civil and criminal litigationExcellent skills in research and reportingDemonstrable prosecutorial skills will be an added advantageRelevant Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies; Be mature and a team player with proven track record of leading and motivating other team membersStrong analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and capable of multitasking and working in all Directorates.

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials including details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees and addressed to the Director/ Chief Executive at the address below; so as to reach not later than 17th March 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC)
P.O. Box 61130 00200
Nairobi

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