The Council of Legal Education is
established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of
Kenya.
The core functions of the Council of
Legal Education are to regulate legal education and training, to license and
supervise legal education providers; and to advice the Government on matters
relating to legal education and training.
Personal Assistant / Office Manager
CLE/HR15/2014
CLE 4
CLE 4
One (1) Position
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Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Council Secretary & Executive
Director, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing technical
and operational support and personal assistance to the Council Secretary &
Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide full administrative support
to the Council Secretary & Executive Director;
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Preparing correspondence on behalf of
the Council Secretary & Executive Director including drafting of general
documents and correspondence;
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Efficiently managing logistics
related to the Council, Council Secretary & Executive Director’s travel and
accommodation;
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Produce documents, briefing papers,
reports and presentations;
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To establish and maintain good
relations with stakeholders and deal confidentially and competently with their
matters;
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Comprehensive diary management, including
internal and external meetings, formal and informal engagements and keeping up
to date with all new activities/events;
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Prepare for meetings including
Council meetings, taking minutes and following up on action;
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
and Personal Attributes
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A Masters Degree in Business
Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university;
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Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel
and Power point);
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A minimum eight (8) years’ relevant
experience preferably gained in providing support to a Chief Executive, 4 of
which should be at a senior management level;
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Excellent writing, oral communication
and interpersonal skills;
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Report writing skills;
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A team player self-driven and
focused;
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Ability to organize complex events,
multi- task and work under pressure;
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Be of the highest ethical standards,
integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six
(6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce
evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya
Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good
Conduct.
Those who applied for this position
when it was last advertised need not to apply
Director, Compliance, Accreditation and
Quality Assurance
Ref: CLE/HR14/2014
CLE 2
One (1) Position
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Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive
Officer will work closely with the heads of departments, and will be
responsible for implementing the legal education regulatory framework, develop
standards for accrediting legal education providers, curricular and modes of
instruction, quality and modes of examination, harmonization of legal education
and monitoring and evaluation of legal education providers.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate the development of
standards for legal education and training in Kenya;
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Oversee the implementation of a
transparent system of accrediting legal education providers in Kenya;
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Develop a framework for equation of
foreign legal qualifications in Kenya;
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Develop an information based
monitoring system for adherence to set standards by legal education providers;
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Coordinate the development of
appropriate training programmes for legal training providers;
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Implement an efficient delivery of
accreditation, licensing and Certification services for legal Education
providers;
·
Coordinate the development of a
framework for harmonization of legal education and training in Kenya.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
and Personal Attributes
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Master’s Degree in Law (A PhD in a
relevant area or professional qualifications in a relevant area will be an
added advantage).
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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At least 10 years relevant working
experience, 5 of which must be at a senior Management level in a similar
environment.
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Experience in standards setting and
accreditation, managing research assignments and project management
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Good leadership skills, planning and
organization skills
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Be of the highest ethical standards,
integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six
(6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce
evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya
Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good
Conduct.
Those who applied for this position
when it was last advertised need not to apply
How to Apply
A competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
How to Apply
A competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the
job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and
must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant
certificates. Send your application to:-
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 24th September, 2014
Please note that:- Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will, therefore, be contacted.
CLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities
are highly encouraged to apply.
Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education