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Chief Legal Officer

Requirements

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Be a Kenyan citizen

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Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of

Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade of C+(plus) and above or its equivalent

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Must have a bachelor of laws (LL.B)

degree from a recognized institution.

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Must be an advocate of the High court

of Kenya having a current practicing certificate.

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Must be a member of the law society

of Kenya.

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Must have over five (5) years

professional experience at a senior level in the public service or in a

reputable private organization.

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Should have administrative and

management experience at a senior level.

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Applicants must not be more than 55

years old.

Responsibilities

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Giving legal advice to and

undertaking complex litigation on behalf of the County Governments and

undertaking complex arbitrations;

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Drafting and reviewing complex

documents, local and international contracts And agreements;

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Providing legal advice and opinions

to Departments in the County Government.

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Drafting of complex Bills and Subsidiary

legislation; advising the County Government on legislative matters; and

undertaking legislative drafting on behalf of The County Government

Departments;

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Initiating and undertaking research

on complex and emerging legal issues and preparing legal opinions and briefs,

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Advising the County Government

Departments on legal policy issues; ensuring compliance with county, national,

regional and international instruments,

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Ensuring compliance with the national

values and principles of good governance and public service set out in

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Article 10 and Article 232 of the

Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Requirements

·        
Be a Kenyan citizen

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Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of

Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade of C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent

·        
Be a holder of at least a master’s

degree in an administrative or management field from a University recognized in

Kenya

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Have knowledge, experience and a

distinguished career in the specific portfolio applied for at least 5 years or

above in a senior administrative or management position either in the public

service or private sector.

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Satisfy the requirements of chapter

six of the constitution.

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Applicants must not be more than 55

years old

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Membership to a professional body in

the relevant field e.g. LSK, ICPSK, IHRM will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

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Being the head of county public

service

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Being responsible for arranging the

business, and keeping the minutes of the county executive committee subject to

the directions of the executive committee.

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Conveying the decisions of the county

executive committee to the appropriate persons or authorities

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Performing the other function as

directed by the county executive committee.

County Public Service Board Member

Requirements

·        
Be a Kenyan citizen

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Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of

Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean grade of C+ (plus) and above or its equivalent

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Be a holder of at least first degree

from a university recognized in Kenya

·        
Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished

career in the specific portfolio applied for at least 5 years or above in a

senior administrative or management position either in the public service or

private sector.

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Be a professional and demonstrate

absence of breach of the relevant professional code of conduct.

·        
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter

six of the Constitution.

·        
Applicants must not be more than 55

years old.

·        
Membership to a professional body in

the relevant field e.g. LSK, ICPSK, IHRM will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

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Each member has a responsibility to

have a clear understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing

the county public service.

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Deliver quality services to the

citizens.

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Observe good corporate principles in

the performance of their functions

All applications should be

accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all

relevant certificates and testimonials.

They should be submitted in a sealed

envelope clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area you are

applying for to

The Secretary/CEO
Meru County Public Service Board
P.O Box 120 60200,
Meru, Kenya

Hand delivered applications should be

handed over at the Meru Public Service Board offices situated at Ntara Plaza

4th Floor on or before 19th October 2017 before 5pm.

Meru County Is An Equal Opportunity

Employer

Women and physically challenged

persons are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic

disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Salary is as per Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya’s guidelines.