The
Council of Legal Education (CLE) is established under the Legal Education Act,
No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya.
The
core functions of the Council of Legal Education are to regulate legal
education and training, to license and supervise legal education providers;
conduct Bar Examinations; and to advice the Government on matters relating to
legal education and training.
In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council
wishes to recruit a full time high caliber staff in the following position:-
Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer
Job
Reference Number: CLE 5
CLE/HR01/2016
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to Manager, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation. The successful
candidate will assist in the administration of the accreditation processes and
day to day quality assurance activities including inspection of training
providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer
applications for accrediting and licensing legal training providers; - Monitor
the adherence to standards and set curriculum by legal education
providers; - Receive
and review applications for equation of qualifications and accreditation
from foreign legal training institutions; - Coordinate
and develop a comprehensive and up to date database of accredited legal
education providers; - Participate
in training and standards setting for legal training providers; - Undertake
other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s
Degree in Law; - Professional
qualification and demonstrable experience in Standards setting and
accreditation work; - At
least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 of which should be at a
senior management level in a similar environment; - Experience
in conducting research; - Good
report writing skills and high-level interpersonal skills; - Ability
to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timelines; - Team
player, self-driven and focused;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
137,984
x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x 12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x
12,616-201,062 per month
House Allowance: Kshs.40, 000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12, 000
Senior Test Development Officer
Full Time
Job Reference Number: CLE
5 CLE/HR02/2016
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting
to Director Examinations.
The successful candidate will
coordinate the test development process to ensure examinations meet set
standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review and implement sound CLE
Examination quality Standards and - Provide leadership for the of examinations
development process - Oversee the quality and integrity of
examination development processes - Oversee the examination production and
administration; - Implement examinations development guidelines.
- Carry out local and international benchmarking
for continual improvement of examination standards. - Carry out research test development and
examinations systems - Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master’s Degree in Law
- A professional qualification in exams
development and familiarity with pedagogical issues - Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment or field. - Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
- Good Organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Highest level of integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x
12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616-201,062 per month
House Allowance:
Kshs. 40,000
Commuter Allowance:
Kshs. 12,000
Senior Examinations Officer
(Administration)
Full Time
Job Reference Number: CLE 5 CLE/HR03/2016
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting
to Manager Examinations Administration. The successful candidate will
coordinate development, review and implementation of sound examination
procedures.
- Administration of exams procedures
- Facilitate the identification of suitable and
adequate examination venues; - Ensure adequate number of exam
supervisors/invigilators and markers. - Facilitate the planning and Managing of exam
distribution and administration logistics; - Assisting in coordination of the marking
process; - Oversee data entry into the exam system for
exam results - Administering a system for processing
examination results - Oversee timely production of certificates
- Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and skills
- Masters Degree in Education, Business or Law
- A professional qualification in exam
management - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment or field. - Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
- Good Organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Highest level of integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x
12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616-201,062 per month
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000
Commuter Allowance:
Kshs.12,000
Internal Audit Assistant
Nairobi
Job Reference Number: CLE 7 CLE/HR08/2016
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting to the Internal Auditor. The successful
candidate will be charged with assisting the Internal Auditor in coordinating
and rolling out internal audit assignments and work plans as well as the
affairs of the internal audit office.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Ascertain extent of compliance with
legislation, regulations and policies - Review the adequacy of existing systems of
internal controls and procedures - Vouch payroll and verify accuracy of records
and financial transactions - Analyse and evaluate the accuracy of
accounting systems and procedures, - Verify the value of assets and liabilities.
- Check and inspect the accuracy of accounts
receivable and payable ledgers - Carry out audit of computerized systems,
- Prepare audit working papers in accordance
with standards and requirements - Collect and compile data for audit reports,
- Follow up on implementation of recommendations
and corrective action, - Prepare budget plans for the department,
- Conduct audit assignments as may be assigned
by the Internal Auditor - Provide assistance to External Auditors as
required, - Implement internal audit policies and
guidelines, - Ensure implementation of the Audit plan and
programmes - Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Business Administration or
Equivalent, Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related field will be an
added advantage. - Must be computer literate with emphasis on
accounting packages; - 3 years’ experience
- A team player and high-level interpersonal
skills; - Person of high integrity
- Membership of professional body will be an
added advantage.
Nairobi
Job Reference Number:
CLE 6 CLE/HR07/2016
(1 Position)
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting
to Manager, Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will provide support in
carrying out benchmarking and research, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out research in relevant areas on legal
education and training; - Prepare comprehensive reports on trends in
legal education and training; - Make relevant recommendations based on
research carried out; - Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Law;
- Training and experience in the areas of
Standards and accreditation; - Must be an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya; - At least 2 years post qualification experience
in a relevant field; - Experience in conducting research;
- Good report writing skills;
- A team player, high level interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and
adhere to set timeliness; - Must be computer literate;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
96,589 x 8,831 – 105,420 x 8,831 -114,251 x 8,831
-123,082 x 8,831 -131,913 x 8,831 -140,744 per month
House Allowance:
Kshs.24,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000
Job Reference Number: CLE6 CLE/HR06/2016
(1 Position)
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting
to the Senior Accountant. The successful candidate will support the department
through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of
financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source
documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll
- Posts transactions to the accounting system
- Maintain master file information (creditors,
debtors, payroll, assets) on the accounting system - Perform General Ledger reconciliations
- Prepare statutory and other payroll returns
for submission - Issue, record, reconcile, replenish,
safeguard, and account for petty cash. - Provide accounting and financial information
and responses to risk, audit and other assurance providers. - Banking money and cheques received.
- Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Finance or Economics
from a recognized university; - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) - Have a minimum of 4 years work experience in a
busy accounting environment, A team player and high-level interpersonal
skills; - Must be computer literate with emphasis on
accounting packages - Highest level of integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
96,589 x 8,831 – 105,420 x 8,831 -114,251 x 8,831
-123,082 x 8,831 -131,913 x 8,831 -140,744 per month
House Allowance:
Kshs.24,000
Commuter Allowance:
Kshs.8,000
Job Reference Number: CLE 8 CLE/HR09/2016
(1 Position)
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to the Senior Human resource and Administration officer.
The successful candidate will be
charged with warmly welcoming visitors and provide efficient service to all
Council of Legal Education visitors in line with the values of customer
satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates and manages multi-line telephones and
routes incoming phone calls to appropriate personnel or department. - Provides callers with information such as
address, directions, fax numbers, website and related information - Warmly receive on-site visitors, determines
nature of business, and inform presence of visitors to appropriate
personnel. - Direct visitors to specific offices and
departments - Keep a record of visitors signing in and out
of CLE Offices - Assist in organizing front desk tasks
- Maintain a good outlook of the office and
reception area at all times - Undertake other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Front Office operations or
equivalent - Experience in operation of switchboard will be
an added advantage - 3 years’ experience
- Possess excellent communication skills (Oral,
written and telephone skills) - A team player and high-level interpersonal
skills; - Person of high integrity
- Quick learner, observes time
- Easy to talk and communicate with people
- Must have excellent computer skills (Ms.
Office – Email, Ms. Word, Excel etc.)
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
40,567 x 3,709 – 44,276 x 3,709 – 47,985 x 3,709 –
51,694 x 3,709 – 55,403 x 3,709 – 59,112 per month
House Allowance: Kshs.10,000
Commuter Allowance:
Kshs.5,000
Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Full Time
Job Reference Number: CLE
5 CLE/HR04/2016
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job:
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate, will be responsible
for ensuring that Council achieves its business objectives internally and
externally, building the Council’s impact and reputation and ensuring its
future success.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiating, managing and delivering a
corporate communications strategy to develop the Council’s reputation,
brand and relationships, ensuring that there is a clear identity and
goodwill and understanding amongst the various stakeholder groups and
public. - Developing and ensuring the strategic
management of stakeholder relationships and strategies covering the
Government, Parliament, professional bodies, all stakeholders, public and
the media. - Providing a strategic advisory communications
function to the Chief Executive Officer, members of Board and Management
supporting them in their roles as ambassadors for the Council. - Responding to a wide range of consultations
and reports within the context of the policy of the Council, its aims and
objectives - Establishing effective communication
relationships (internal and external) - Formulating and implementing communications
policy with other related key organisations - Cultivating a network of strong and lasting
partnerships with stakeholders in all the relevant sectors and ensure
continuing support to the Council’s mission and strategic objectives - Responding to enquiries from the public, media
and other organisations - Arranging interviews with journalists, prepare
and distribute media releases, and liaise with and make statements to the
media - Writing, editing and arranging production of
newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets and brochures - Writing speeches, preparing visual aids and
making public presentations and organizing special events such as open
days, visits, exhibitions and functions - Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Masters degree in communications,
journalism, public relations or other relevant field from recognized
institution(s). - Postgraduate diploma in journalism, public
relations; or any other relevant field will be an added advantage. - Five (4) years relevant work experience, three
(3) years of which must have been at a position in corporate
communications, public relations or journalism in a large organisation. - Proven writing skills.
- Excellent command of English language and
writing skills. - Be highly analytical, assertive and a team
player.
Salary Scale
Basic Pay:
137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x
12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616 -201,062 per month
House Allowance:
Kshs. 40,000
Commuter Allowance:
Kshs. 12,000
How to Apply
All applicants MUST be of the highest
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the
requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB) Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email
address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied by a detailed
curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.
to apply online
or send your application to:-
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than 4th March, 2016.
Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for
Council of Legal Education to respond to each application and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
CLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and clearly state
that they are women or/and have disabilities.
Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
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