Government Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya - Centre for Arbitration

Senior Case Counsel

Job Grade- NCIA 4
The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration is a State Corporation established under the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Act No.26 of 2013 with the primary mandate to promote the practice of international commercial arbitration in Kenya and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in domestic arena.
The Centre offers dispute administration services and facilities for the conduct of arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
An officer at this level will report to the Principal Case Counsel – Case Administration Unit.
Responsibilities
A Senior Case Counsel will be responsible for:
·         Ensuring receipt and acknowledgment of dispute notices, requests, responses, statements and all other procedural filings;
·         Assessment of fees payable and ensuring payment thereof;
·         Assigning case/dispute reference numbers to registered requests;
·         Custody and safe keeping of the registry stamps or other impression used to evidence receipt at the registry of the Centre;
·         Proof-read orders, directions and decisions of a tribunal, the Court and Registrar for compliance with the actual order, direction and decision before dissemination to all relevant parties;
·         Ensuring compliance with and enforcement orders, directions and decisions of a tribunal, the Court and Registrar;
·         Ensuring certification of orders, directions and decisions of a tribunal, the Court and Registrar;
·         Collect, compile and analyze data of cases;
·         Prepare periodic returns and case reports; and
·         Other duties as may be assigned to the officer.
Qualifications
·         Served in the grade of case Counsel – case Administration for a period of three (3) years
Or,
·         Relevant working experience of at least three (3) years in a comparable position in a public or private organization
·         Bachelor’s degree in either law, arbitration or a related field from a recognized university;
·         Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·         Have met all the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
·         Be a member of a recognized professional body in good standing;
How to Apply

Business Development Internship
2 Vacancies
Duration of Internship 6 months
The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration is a State Corporation established under the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Act No.26 of 2013 with the primary mandate to promote the practice of international commercial arbitration in Kenya and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in domestic arena.
The Centre offers dispute administration services and facilities for the conduct of arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
Qualifications
·         Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication with a strong bias for research methods from a recognized university.
·         Demonstrable skills in Digital Marketing/Social Media Marketing is an added advantage.
·         The persons eligible for this programme shall:

·         Be unemployed Kenyan graduate from recognized training institutions who have completed their degrees course within the last two (2) years and not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study;
·         Be graduate of Degree and Diploma programmes, for whom internship is a requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies;
·         Not have retired or exited from formal employment;
·         Not have benefited from a similar programme and available for the entire period of program
·         Be unemployment Kenyan youth aged between 20 and 35years;
·         Be Computer literate
Personal Attributes
·         Must be a person of integrity (Current Police Clearance-Good Conduct require)
·         Must be goal oriented, dynamic self-driven and diligent individual
·         Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Please note
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted
The Centre does not guarantee employment after the completion of the internship program
How to Apply

Case Management Internship
2 Vacancies
Duration of Internship 6 months
The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration is a State Corporation established under the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Act No.26 of 2013 with the primary mandate to promote the practice of international commercial arbitration in Kenya and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in domestic arena.
The Centre offers dispute administration services and facilities for the conduct of arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
Qualifications
·         Degree in Law, Arbitration, International Trade/ Investment Law, or related field from a recognized university.
·         Demonstrable skills in research methods and writing is an added advantage.
·         The persons eligible for this programme shall:
·         Be unemployed Kenyan graduate from recognized training institutions who have completed their degrees course within the last two (2) years and not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study;
·         Be graduate of Degree and Diploma programmes, for whom internship is a requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies;
·         Not have retired or exited from formal employment;
·         Not have benefited from a similar programme and available for the entire period of program
·         Be unemployment Kenyan youth aged between 20 and 35years;
·         Be Computer literate
Personal Attributes
·         Must be a person of integrity (Current Police Clearance-Good Conduct require)
·         Must be goal oriented, dynamic self-driven and diligent individual
·         Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Please note
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted
The Centre does not guarantee employment after the completion of the internship program
How to Apply