Job Description
IPOA/HR/13/2023; DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES, IPOA GRADE 3 (1 POSITION)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES. 320,000 - 470,000)
This is a performance based contract and may be renewed subject to satisfactory
performance
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Senior Deputy Director / Deputy CEO, Technical
Services
Direct Reports
Senior Assistant Director, Legal (Legal Audit and
Human Rights Compliance ) / Senior Assistant
Director, Legal (Prosecution and Litigation)
Indirect Reports
Assistant Director, Legal (Legal Audit and Human
Rights Compliance ) / Assistant Director, Legal
(Prosecution and Litigation)
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing overall strategic leadership in guidance and legal opinions to the
Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal
court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Oversee development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies,
guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal services;
2. Oversee legal audit, give recommendations and monitor compliance with the
Constitution and other statutes;
3. Spearhead representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court
proceedings and ADR Mechanisms;
4. Oversee review of investigations files with regard to investigations conducted by the
Authority and make recommendations to the CEO;
5. Oversee the monitoring and prosecution of matters within the Authority’s mandate;
6. Advise the Board, the CEO and Senior Management on all legal matters affecting
the Authority;
7. Spearhead negotiation of treaties, contracts, MoUs and other agreements on
behalf of the Authority;
8. Steer management of records in the Directorate;
9. Oversee development of internal and external reports in the Directorate;
10. Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and
departments for provision of legal services;
11. Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the
directorate;
12. Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the
department;
13. Spearhead staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within
the directorate;
14. Oversee the development and monitor implementation of directorate’s annual
work plans and budgets; and
15. Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards in
legal services;
16. Spearhead staff performance management in the Directorate.
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1. Draft Code of Ethics for Public Officers at IPOA;
2. Interpret legal instruments and statutes;
3. Collaborate with Investigations Directorate in conducting case conferences;
4. Chair directorate meetings;
5. Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
6. Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
7. Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Oversee preparation of departmental Work Plans, procurement plans and the Budgets
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
1. Strategic decisions
2. Managerial decisions
3. Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
1. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration,
Public Policy Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
2. Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
2. Hold a current practicing certificate;
3. Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director, Legal Services for a minimum period of
three (3) years at IPOA grade 4 for a period of fifteen years (15) years in Legal services,
three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private
sector