The Kenya School of Law is a
Postgraduate Training Institution established under the Kenya School of Law Act
No. 26 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya.
The core mandate of the Kenya School
of Law is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in
particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of
the High Court of Kenya.
(i) Advocates Training and Paralegal
Studies;
(ii) Continuing Professional
Development, Projects and Legal Research
In order to effectively meet these
expanded functions the School wishes to recruit Full Time high calibre persons
who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision
of being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in
the Eastern Africa region and beyond.
Specifically we seek to recruit:-
Internal Audit Assistant
Ref: KSL/HR09/2014
KSL 7
1 Position
Overall purpose of the Job: Reporting
to the Internal Auditor the position is responsible for supporting the audit
function in ensuring that management policies and procedures are adhered to and
that internal controls are effective.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Prepare and execute audit programs to conduct
operational and financial audits;
- Assess financial risk, system and business
processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and
procedures;
- Examine and analyze accounting and financial
records, documents and systems of the institute to ensure financial
recording accuracy and compliance with established international
accounting standards, statutory requirements, procedures and internal
controls;
- Verify the School’s financial reporting is in
line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and
make recommendations to improve the institution accounting, financial and
management practices
Requirements for the position:
- Possess a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting);
- Assess financial risk, system and business
processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and
procedures;
- CPA II;
- Have at least 3 years relevant working
experience in audit environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
Senior Legal Officer / Personal Assistant
Ref: KSL/HR08/2014
KSL 5
1 Position
Overall Purpose of the Job: Reporting
to the Director/Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible for all
legal matters pertaining to Kenya School of Law (KSL), carrying out Board
Secretarial duties and providing legal advice to ensure adherence to all legal
requirements by KSL.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and secretarial support
to the Kenya School of Law Board and committees;
- Prepare minutes, board records and ensure
distribution of board deliberations;
- Draft contracts, correspondence and related
matters to protect Kenya School of Law ‘ legal interests;
- Provide legal advisory services to Board and
Management at Kenya School of Law;
- Liaise with external lawyers on litigation
matters;
- Ensure that Kenya School of Law complies with
statutory requirements and regulations;
- Ensure that communication from KSL is legally
sound;
- Develop and implement KSL’s Legal strategy,
policies, mission and vision;
- Ensure timely and efficient implementation of
Legal strategy and Annual Work Plan (AWP) and ensure that departmental
performance targets are set and achieved;
- Ensure full implementation of the Quality
Management System within the Legal department
Requirements for the position:
- LLM and Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law)
- An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and
hold a valid practicing certificate;
- Member of the Law Society and Institute of
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya; and
- 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years at
senior management level
- Prior experience in carrying out Company
Secretarial duties
- Excellent interpersonal, management and
communication skills
How to Apply
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:
The Director/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya School of Law
Langata South Road - Karen
P O Box 30369-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than 17th September, 2014
Kenya School of Law is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities
are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.