The National Council for Persons with Disabilities invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Legal Officer
Job Group L
1 Post

The NCPWD would like to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Legal Officer, reporting to the Director.

Job requirements

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Academic Requirements and experience

Must have LL.B (Bachelor’s Degree in Law) from a recognized UniversityMust have obtained a Diploma from Kenya School of LawMust have been admitted as an Advocate of the High CourtMust have a current practicing certificateMinimum of 5 years hands-on experience in legal work in a busy human rights firm or a large corporate organizationAge 30 – 37 yearsAbility to carry out legal research, drafting and writing legal reportsAbility to handle Court Assignments in the Lower and High Court involving legal process and procedures on civil rights and human rightsGood dissemination and presentation skills on diverse legal issuesGood communication skillsComputer literacyUndertake legal research on litigation matters for the CouncilCarry out ad hoc assignments for CouncilEnsure that the Council is abreast with any new legislative measuresAdvise the Council to comply with laws, by-laws and legislative requirements in all corporate mattersReport and present legal research and investigation findings to the management as delegated, discuss and agree on management action and assist in subsequent implementationEnsure full compliance with Law, procedures and both regional and international instruments on disability.Preparation of evidence and occasionally attend Court on behalf of Council’s clients.Interview witnesses and document evidence on behalf of clients and occasionally attend Court on behalf of the CouncilAdministratively assist and guide the Council on legal mattersInterpret local legislation and international instruments on behalf of the CouncilPreparation correspondence and preparing reports for the CouncilDrafting all sorts of legal documents for the CouncilHandle all clients’ complaints that are of legal nature and advise appropriately.Terms of Service: Permanent
Salary: Kshs.30, 472

Allowances:

House: Kshs.20, 000
Medical: Kshs. 1,500
Commuter: Kshs. 1,800

If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the above positions, please send your application quoting the reference of the position you are interested in on the envelope.

Include your current CV with three referees, email and telephone contacts, photocopies of your certificates and other testimonials.

All Applications MUST be through post office or by hand delivery.

Deadline 3rd November, 2010

The national Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Letters of applications should be sent to the address below:

The Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Waiyaki Way,
P.O. Box 66577 – 00800
Nairobi

Email: ncpwds@africaonline.co.ke

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