The Ministry of Finance through the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Secretariat is responsible for the Coordination of PFM Reforms in Kenya.
The Ministry seeks to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following vacant position at the PFM Reform Secretariat.
Job Title: Legal Specialist – 1 Post
Vacancy No. PFM/LS/2010/2
Vacancy No. PFM/LS/2010/2
Reporting to: PFMR Programme Manager Duty station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable) Terms: Contract
Responsibilities
1. To establish a functional legal office in line with the objectives of PFMR.
2. To undertake legal research, policy and legislation functions towards realization of the objectives of PFMR.
3. To align the legal and regulatory framework in Public Financial Management to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya.
4. To review and initiate consolidation of statutory laws on Public Financial Management in broader context of Public Sector Reforms towards an “Organic Law”.
5. To offer legal advice and representation to the PFM Secretariat and PFM components on the legal aspects of PFM reforms.
The Person:
The preferred person should have the following qualifications:-
- A minimum of five (5) years work experience of which two (2) must be at a senior level.
- A degree in law from a recognized university.
- Demonstrated experience in research, public policy and legislation as well as the functioning of the Public Service in the context of the broader Government reform initiatives.
- Excellent corporate secretarial and reporting skills.
- Possession of masters degree in Law will be an added advantage.
Interested qualified candidates should send their written applications enclosing detailed CV and copies of professional and academic certificates to:-
The Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance
P.O. Box 30007-00100
Nairobi.
Ministry of Finance
P.O. Box 30007-00100
Nairobi.
Attn: PFMR Coordinator
Or Drop them at Bima House, 8th Floor Room 815 during official working hours.
The deadline for submission of applications is May 20,2010.
