KWS Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

Kenya

Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage

and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

The

Service seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced individual to

fill the following position at its Headquarters:

Senior Prosecutor

One (1) Post
Reporting to the Head Investigations, the overall responsibility will be to

ensure successful and efficient prosecution of all cases under the Wildlife

Conservation and Management Act, 2013.

Duties

& Responsibilities

• Prosecution
  
  of cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013


• Co-ordination
  
  and management of prosecution activities.


• Liaising
  
  with other law enforcement agencies and the Judiciary with respect to
  
  wildlife crime cases


• Preparing
  
  and drafting necessary court documents including amended charges and
  
  submissions


• Ensure
  
  that suspects are prosecuted on the right charges before the appropriate
  
  Court


• Ensure
  
  training and gazettment of KWS Prosecutors


• Prepare
  
  work plans, budgets and relevant prosecution reports


• Performing
  
  any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

• Bachelor
  
  of Laws degree from a recognized institution


• Post
  
  graduate Diploma in Law


• Advocate
  
  of the High Court.


• Must
  
  be a member of a recognized professional body


• Three
  
  (3) years relevant working experience


• Possession
  
  of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be

handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in drawing and vetting of
  
  contracts, leases and the legal agreements.



• Liaison with external lawyers on court cases
  
  for or against the Service.


• Ensuring cases involving the Service are
  
  defended before the courts successfully


• Compiling information and evidence on cases


• Participating in negotiations of treaties and
  
  contracts between the company and other parties/organizations.


• Providing legal opinions/advice and reports on
  
  legal matters as required.


• Interpreting legal instruments and statutes.


• Participating in filing and maintenance court
  
  proceedings


• Safe custody of company documents, other
  
  records and securities


• Negotiating disputes with customers and other
  
  parties with a view to settling them out of court.


• Performing any other duties that may be
  
  assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized
  
  institution


• Post graduate Diploma in Law


• Advocate of the High Court


• Must be a member of a recognized professional
  
  body


• Three (3) years working experience in a large
  
  institution


• Possession of valid Certificate of Good
  
  Conduct obtained from the CID

One (1) Post 

Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to ensure

effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with

enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advising the Board and management on all legal
  
  matters.


• Ensuring that the corporation complies with
  
  statutory and other regulatory requirements.


• Representing the Service in Court and
  
  arbitrations as may be required.


• Coordinating all litigations in liaison with
  
  the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external
  
  lawyers.


• Safeguarding of corporation interests matters
  
  affecting the Service.


• Drawing and processing legal notices and other
  
  gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife
  
  Conservation and Management Act, 2013.


• Preparing Board Business and maintaining
  
  proper records of Board’s proceedings


• Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and
  
  security documents.


• Preparing and vetting of contracts and legal
  
  agreements.


• Coordinating the review of laws, by-laws and
  
  regulations relating to the Service.


• Supervising, appraising and ensuring
  
  appropriate training of staff in the Department.


• Performing any other duties that may be
  
  assigned by the Board and the Director General from time to time.

• Master’s degree in law from a recognized
  
  institution.


• Bachelor of laws degree from a recognized
  
  institution


• Post-graduate Diploma in Law


• Advocate of the High Court.


• CPS (K)


• Report writing, communication, interpersonal,
  
  analytical, problem solving and IT skills.


• Must be a member of a recognized professional
  
  body.


• Minimum of five (5) years working experience
  
  in a similar position and Institution.


• Possession of valid Certificate of Good
  
  Conduct obtained from the CID

Interested and suitably qualified

individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their

academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating

work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact –

both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to

the address below not later than 31st March, 2016 at 4.00pm.

Director General

Nairobi, Kenya.

Application email: hra@kws.go.ke

KWS is committed to achieving

workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture; women and persons with

disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.