Kenya National AIDS Control Council Head of Legal Services Job Re-Advertisement

Job Ref. MN 4657

Our client, the National AIDS Control Council, wants to recruit a Head of Legal Services urgently.

Job Purpose

To provide legal counsel to ensure appropriate interpretation of NACC legal safeguards and rights at all times, provide advice to ensure appropriate risk management for Council and Secretariat, and also provide counsel on legislative and legal aspects that impact on the national response.

Job Profile

Legal advice on organization level issues

Advising the council on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate.Advising on all matters pertaining to contract appointments for all employees of the Council.Maintaining legal documents and records of the Council.Preparing draft legislation to support the implementation of the National Aids Control Council’s policies and strategies.Prepare drafts and negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Council and other parties, participate in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Council’s interests.Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings.

Legal advice on role of the NACC in the National Response

Providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the national response.Support NACC in identifying the legal and legislative issues in the process of facilitating policy development support.Assisting communication and advocacy on legal aspects associated with HIV and AIDS.Support to partners engaged in the legal aspects of the national response through key partners such as FIDA, CBOs, LSK, PLHIV and other bodies that communicate on legal HIV and AIDS education or technical services.Person Profile

Possess an LLB degree from a recognized institutionHave a Masters degree in law from a recognized institutionBe an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Have seven (7) years experience in litigation and conveyance in the public sector, or a large and reputable private sector organization. Preferably have served as a Senior State Counsel or a Principal Magistrate.Have proven interpersonal skills, management and leadership qualities.Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone contact.

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

Job Ref. No.Your NameCurrent/Past Salary: Year 2010 p.m; Year 2011 p.mYear 2011 Benefits: If house state market rent; If car state cc.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 18th April 2011. Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,

Manpower Services (K) Ltd,

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,

Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,

P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com.

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