Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - LEGAL OFFICER
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established
through an Act of Parliament, the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act
(SPMA), 2007”. KISM is mandated to make provision for the training,
registration and licensing of supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice
and for connected purposes. The Institute serves as the National body for
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals in the private and public sectors
in Kenya.
The KISM Council is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, and knowledgeable
and performance-oriented person to fill the position of LEGAL OFFICER, JOB
GRADE KISM 6. REF CSL/001/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Corporation Secretary & Legal Services
Reporting to: Corporation Secretary & Director, Legal Services
Job Summary:
The Legal Officer will assist on all legal matters, development of regulations,
establishing dispute resolution mechanisms and offering in house legal
services for efficient implementation of the Institute’s mandate.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Preparing and reviewing legal documents/instruments;
ii. Preparing legal opinions and legal briefs;
iii. Drafting legal documents, leases and contracts;
iv. Undertaking research on specific legal areas;
v. Ensuring compliance with statutory and other legal requirements;
vi. Representing the Institute in litigations and other legal matters;
vii. Safeguarding the interest of the Institute in all legal matters;
viii. Liaising with the office of the attorney general on legal matters; and
ix. Ensuring safe custody of Institute’s legal documents and records.
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized institution;
ii. Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
iii. Current legal practicing certificate;
iv. Proficiency in computer applications; and
v. In addition to the professional qualifications, successful candidate will be
required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Skills
2. Time and Priority Management
3. Customer service focus
4. Problem solving skills
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Adaptability and flexibility
7. Innovative and creative thinking
8. Organization skills