Nandi County Assembly Service Board Member and Legal Counsel Jobs in Kenya

County Assembly of Nandi

The Nandi County Assembly Service Board wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:

1. Member of the County Assembly Service Board
Pursuant of section 12(3d) of the County Government Act, 2012, the County Assembly of Nandi is seeking to appoint one member of the public to join the Nandi County Assembly Service Board. The Board is responsible for:-Providing services and facilities to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly ;Constituting offices of the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders ;Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of county Assembly service and submitting them to the ideal of parliamentary democracy; and the county Assembly for approval and exercising budgetary control over the services;Undertaking, singly or jointly with relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,Performing other functions:-Necessary for the well being of the member and staff of the County assembly OrPrescribed by National Legislation.Must be a Kenyan CitizenMust be a resident of Nandi CountyHave knowledge and experience in public affairsMust have degree in Social Sciences from a University recognized in KenyaMust not be a member of the county AssemblyMust meet the requirements of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the ConstitutionDrafting of County Assembly Members BillsDrafting of amendments to be proposed to the assembly by any member of the county Assembly or any committee of the Assembly /training and supervision of legal clerksGiving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills and generally giving legal advice on matters relating to the county AssemblyAttending courts on litigation matters involving assembly and drafting contracts and related legal documentsProviding legal advice to the County Assembly Service Board ,County assembly, Assembly Committees, the Speaker, Clerk and the individual membersEnsuring Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the constitution of KenyaLiaising with the office of the county attorney on litigation matters involving the County AssemblyLegal representation of the county Assembly and the County Assembly service Board in the court proceedingsHave Bachelors law degreeBe in possession of a current practicing certificateHave proficiency in the use of Basic computer applicationsAt least three years of legislative ,drafting and general litigation experienceA post graduate qualification will be an added advantageFulfill the requirements of chapter six of the constitutionPersons interested in filling the above positions should submit applications in own handwriting accompanied by a CV, Certified copies of relevant academic and professional Certificates, national Identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents and be addressed to:
The Secretary
Nandi County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 673, Kapsabet.
Or to be hand delivered to the office of the clerk, Nandi County Assembly located at the premises of the Nandi County Assembly. (Formerly County Council of Nandi) so as to reach him not later than 24th July 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.