NGEC Principal Legal Officer Job in Kenya

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) invites

applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Principal Legal Officer (NGEC 5)
 

Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 180,000.00 – 270,000.00 p.m
 

Terms of Service: 5 Year Contract Renewable
 

Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA
 

Ref: NGEC/HR/10/2015

1 Post
 

Requirements for the Appointment
 

Academic, Professional qualifications and Experience
 

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution


• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law


• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya


• A master’s degree in Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


• A minimum of 5 years post admission experience in legal practice with focus on human rights, equality and inclusion issues


• Professional training in project design, implementation and monitoring


• Possess a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution


• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability as shown in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
 

The Officer will be responsible to the Director, legal and compliance for:

• Formulating, reviewing and follow up of Commission’s legal policies, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding and all other legal documents of the commission


• Conducting research in legal issues falling within the Commission’s mandate


• Identification and undertaking public interest litigation and attending court in such matters


• Preparation and review of advisory notes and legal opinions for the commission


• Receiving, processing and management of complaints from public and private entities. These include keeping proper files, records, inventory and analysis of complaints and remedial measures including referrals undertaken.


• Undertake investigation missions and other field visits and prepare reports on the outcomes thereof


• Facilitate mechanisms for formal hearing and inquiries by the commission


• Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements by the Commission


• Design and execution of legal aid clinics on thematic issues affecting special interest groups

How to Apply

1. Qualified
   
   candidate should submit their application together with detailed
   
   Curriculum Vitae; a copy of National Identity Card and certified copies
   
   of Academic Certificates, Testimonials and other relevant supporting
   
   documents


2. All applicants should state their present salary and


3. attach a copy of the letter of substantive appointment to their current position


4. names of three (3) referees and their their mobile and e-mail contacts.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Commisson Secretary/CEO
National Gender and Equality Commission
Solution Tech Building, Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P O Box 27512-00506
Nairobi

Email: hr@ngeckenya.org

Website: www.ngeckenya.org

Twitter: @NGECKENYA
Facebook: facebook.com/NGECKenya

To reach the Commission on or before 18th December 2015, (latest by 5.00pm).

Please Note that

 
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 

Persons

with Disability, Youth, People from minority and marginalized groups

and communities who meet the requirements of the advertised jobs are

especially encouraged to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.