Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya – KLRC

Kenya Law Reform Commission is an independent Commission established under Kenya Law  Reform Commission Act, 2013 (No. 19 of 2013). 

The Commission serves both National and County Governments in matters of Law Reform. It is statutorily obligated to keep under review all laws of Kenya to ensure they conform to the letter and spirit of the Constitution and that such laws respect treaty obligations in relation to international instruments that constitute part of laws of Kenya. 

The Commission’s mandate is derived from paragraph 6 (b) of the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 6 (1) of KLRC Act, No. 19 of 2013 and the County Government’s Act, 2012.

The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent candidates for the following positions.
 
Principal Finance Officer
KLRC 6
 
One (1) Post 
V/NO. 1/2014
 
Salary Scale: Kshs. 48,190x2,400 – 50,590x2,550 – 53,140x2,700 – 55,840x3,000 – 58,840x3,150 - 61,990 x3,300 - 65,290 pm. [KLRC 6]

Terms of Service: Permanent
 
Benefits
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 24,000 p.m (Nairobi),
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.a.
  • Medical cover: As applicable to KLRC Staff
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
  • Preparing departments/units annual budget for recurrent and development votes;
  • preparing quarterly expenditure forecast for the Commissions discussions; 
  • monitoring expenditure on projects and programmes on periodic basis; 
  • implementing proposals for raising funds; and
  • processing commitment of funds and expenditure trends.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
  • served in the grade of Senior Finance Officer or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Finance option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certified Public Accountant part II ( CPA II)
  • Senior Management Course Lasting not less than four (4) weeks
  • A thorough understanding of Public Financial Management and knowledge of Government budgetary process.

Legal Officer – Legislative Services 
KLRC 7
 
Four (4) Posts 

V/NO. 2/2014
 
Salary Scale: Kshs. 41, 590 x2,070 – 43,660x2,220 – 45,880x2,310 – 48,190x2,400 – 50,590x
2,550- 53,140 x2,700- 55,840 pm. [KLRC 7]
 
Terms of Service: Permanent
 
Benefits
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m. (Nairobi),
  • Non Practicing Allowance: Kshs. 15,000 p.m.
  • State Counsel Allowance: Kshs. 30,000 p.m.
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
  • Medical cover: As applicable to KLRC Staff
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
  • Preparing preliminary Bills; 
  • participating in stakeholder forums; 
  • responding to public enquiries on various Laws; 
  • collecting and compiling legal data and any other relevant functions as may be assigned by the Director Legislative Service
Requirements for appointment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Three (3) years post qualification experience;
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Be of high integrity and demonstrate professional Competence.

Corporate Communications Officer I
KLRC 7

One (1) Post 
V/NO. 3/2014

Salary Scale: Kshs. 41,590 x2,070 – 43,660x2,220 – 45,880x2,310 – 48,190x2,400 – 50,590x2,550- 53,140 x2,700 - 55,840 pm. [KLRC 7]
 
Terms of Service: Permanent
 
Benefits
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m (Nairobi),
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
  • Medical cover: As applicable to KLRC Staff
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
  • Organizing public events; preparing media briefs and speeches; 
  • collecting information for the preparation of the Commission’s newsletter and supplements; 
  • developing proposals for sourcing appropriate media to disseminate information on activities of the Commission; 
  • preparing radio and television infomercials; and preparing reports on communications.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
  • served in the grade of Corporate Communications Officer II or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass Communication or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Information Communication Technology Officer II
KLRC 8

One (1) Post  
V/NO. 4/2014
 
Salary Scale: Kshs. 35,910 x1,800 – 37,710x1,890 – 39,600x1,990 – 41,590x2,070 – 43,660x2,220- 45,880 pm. [KLRC 8]
 
Terms of Service: Permanent
 
Benefits
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 p.m (Nairobi),
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
  • Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.a.
  • Medical cover: As applicable to KLRC Staff
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
  • Coding, testing and implementing computer programs, providing user support; 
  • maintaining support systems and training of users;
  • maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipments and associated peripherals; 
  • certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment; 
  • configuring of new Information technology equipment; 
  • maintaining data protection system; 
  • installing and supporting servers; 
  • installing and deployment of relevant hardware and software; 
  • implementing the Commission’s computer systems; 
  • providing user support and training users; and 
  • performing technical, systems and user documentation.
Requirements for Appointment
 
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills; and
  • Demonstrated integrity and professional competence.
Application Process
 
If you are interested in any of the positions please send two (2) copies of your application, a detailed current curriculum vitae indicating your e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials. 

You should also give names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work / academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, KLRC and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 3rd floor, Re- Insurance Plaza room 823 by latest Friday, 23rd January, 2015 as follows:

Commission Secretary
Kenya Law Reform Commission
Re- Insurance Plaza 3rd Floor
Taifa Road
P.O. Box 34999 - 00100
Nairobi

The Commission will only contact shortlisted applicants.


The KLRC is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.