Coffee Board of Kenya Legal Officer Jobs.

Coffee Board of Kenya, a State Corporation mandated to promote competitiveness in the production, processing and branding of Kenya coffee and to regulate the Coffee Industry, seeks to recruit a self motivated, dynamic and results-oriented person to fill the following position:
LEGAL OFFICER – REF. CBK/CONT/12/2010
Reporting to the Head of Legal Section, the Legal Officer’s duties and responsibilities
will include:
- Representing the Board in Court;
- Advising the Board on all legal matters;
- Drawing and signing of agreements/contract;
- Advising the Board on matters regarding arbitration and prosecution;
- Execution of Bank Guarantees and Performance Bonds
- Administrative duties as directed by the Head of Legal Section.

Requirements for Appointment
(i) A Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
(ii) A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
(iii) Must have a current Practicing Certificate and demonstrated a high degree of
professional competence;
(iv) Must have at least 3 years Post Admission working experience in a busy Law
Firm
(v) Have the ability to work under minimum supervision.
(vi) Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations.
(vii) Be fluent in English and Kiswahili;
(viii) Must be computer literate

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities and within the
structure of the Board will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The position will be on a one (1) year renewable contract subject to satisfactory
performance.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications (quoting
the reference on the envelope), accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees
and daytime telephone contact, copies of academic and professional certificates and
testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 15th December 2010.
The Managing Director
Coffee Board of Kenya
P. O. Box 30566 – 00100
NAIROBI
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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