Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)is a Local Non-Governmental Organization affiliated to
Marie Stopes International.
MSK has provided affordable high quality innovative reproductive and sexual health care services to her clientele since 1986 through its nationwide network of static in reach centers and mobile outreach centres thereby enhancing accessibility of SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry of the republic of Kenya.
Legal Officer
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Officer will provide legal
advice to the Organization and management on all matters pertaining to the
institution’s staff, property, activities, rights and obligations.MSK has provided affordable high quality innovative reproductive and sexual health care services to her clientele since 1986 through its nationwide network of static in reach centers and mobile outreach centres thereby enhancing accessibility of SRH services to the hard to reach rural citizenry of the republic of Kenya.
Legal Officer
Qualifications and Competencies:-
- Bachelors
degree in Law(LLB)
- An
advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practice certificate
- Member
of the Law Society of Kenya
- Have
CPS (K) qualification will be added advantage
- Have
a minimum of five years experience in a busy legal firm, company or
Corporation.
- Ability
to work with integrity, confidentiality and work with minimum supervision.
- Ability
to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Safeguard
the institution’s copyrights and intellectual property rights.
- Any
qualification & some experience in Communication will be an added
advantage
- Should
be computer literate
- Other
personal attributes- Aggressive with excellent communication skills, a
team player, ability to perform under pressure, results oriented with
excellent analytical skills, Initiative, and commitment to personal growth
and good knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provision
of legal services such as litigation conveyance, analysis of legal risks
and liaising with external lawyers and Organization lawyers on legal
issues
- Development
and implementation of strategies aimed at providing an enabling legal and
regulatory framework that preserves the integrity of the Organization
- Ensuring
compliance to statutory requirements in all Organizations transactions
- Review
and enforcement of compliance of Marie Stopes Kenya requirements
- Preparation
of legal opinions , interpretations and policies for the organization
- Preparation
of contracts, leases, MOUs and other legal instruments between MSK and
other parties
- Provision
of secretarial services to the MSK Board and other various committees
- Ability
to find innovative solutions and approaches.
- Arrange
for Board meetings and take minutes during such meetings
- Safeguard
the institution’s copyrights and intellectual property rights.
Those who meet the above
qualifications and possess the desired attributes should submit their
applications together with all supporting documents, CV inclusive to the Human
Resources Director P.O BOX 59328-00200 Nairobi
or email: pd@mariestopes.or.ke; to reach us on or before 30th March 2012.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
or email: pd@mariestopes.or.ke; to reach us on or before 30th March 2012.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.