Job Description
CPSB/F,ICT&EP/2023/10/1
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER –
NO. OF VACANCIES – ONE (1)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Group: CPSB 07
Salary as per salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya
Requirements for appointment: -
For appointment to this grade: an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized university;
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
iv. Master’s degree in Law or any other Social Science from a recognized University;
v. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer application; and
vii. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.
Duties and Responsibilities: -
Initiating policy research, formulation and reform;
Undertaking research on legal issues;
Reviewing legislation legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
Preparing County/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional and
international instruments;
Preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda:
Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
Developing proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human
rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
Implementation and realization of the strategic plan and objectives in respect of
the legal function;
Coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division/Legal Unit;
Preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems;
Preparing Division/Legal Unit budgets;
Managing resources;
Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and
liaising with the administrator of the Scheme and the State Law Office.