COUNTY ATTORNEY JOB GROUP ‘S’ 1 POSITION (CPSB 55/19)
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
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Principal Legal Advisor to the County
Government
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Drafting and Publication of
Legislative proposals for the county Executive
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Negotiating, Drafting, Vetting and
Interpreting Local and International documents, Agreements and Treaties for and
on behalf of County and its Agencies
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Representing the County in Legal
proceedings other than Criminal proceedings
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Handle Public Interest Litigation and
represent member of the public in matters of Public Interest
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Prosecute
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Advising the County on Constitutional
and other Legislative Matters
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Link between the County, other county
governments and National government in liaison with the office of Council of
Governors and the Attorney General
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Monitoring Compliance &
enforcement of Statutory Obligation
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Custodian of County Contracts and
other Legal Instruments
Qualifications
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A citizen of Kenya
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Bachelor degree in Law from a
recognized University
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Advocate of the High Court
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At least 8 years’ experience in Legal
Matters
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Valid practicing Certificate
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION SERVICES/DEPUTY SUB COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR, JOB GROUP ‘P’ 1 POSITION (CPSB 54/19)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the Headquarters or
in the Field Office.
Duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters will
entail:-
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Initiating and implementing
administrative policies, strategies, procedures and programme;
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Managing and supervising the general
administrative functions;
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Implementing public service reforms;
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Managing and supervising the general
administrative functions
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Facilitating maintenance of
infrastructure and facilities;
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Overseeing transport management;
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Planning and coordinating office
accommodation;
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Managing assets and insurance
policies.
Duties and responsibilities in the Field Office will
entail:-
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Overseeing service delivering in the
area of jurisdiction;
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Developing programmes and projects to
empower the community;
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Coordinating and facilitating citizen
participation in the development of policies, plans and delivery of services;
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Facilitating inter-governmental
relations and conflict resolutions;
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Overseeing safe custody of county
government assets in the area of jurisdiction;
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Coordinating and liaising with other
directorates and departments in the area of jurisdiction;
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Ensuring compliance with legal,
statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of jurisdiction;
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Ensuring compliance with national
values and principles of good governance;
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Identifying development projects;
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Disseminating information to the
public, and
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Providing linkage between the office
and the community.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
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Served in the grade of Principal
Administration Officer/Principal Ward Administrator for a minimum period of
three (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service
or Private Sector;
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Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Public Administration; Business
Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science
from a recognized Institution;
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Master’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management, Community Development or any other Social Science
from a recognized Institution;
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Certificate in Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
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Diploma in advance Public
Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Certificate in Computer Application
skills from a recognized Institution and
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Demonstrated managerial, administrative
and professional competence in work performance and results.
DIRECTOR LEGAL AFFAIRS (CPSB 56/19)
Terms of Service: Contract
Responsibilities
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Review, formulation and
implementation of policies in the mandate areas of the department.:- initiating
policy research , formulation, development and reforms;
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Coordinating and facilitating
research on legal issues ;
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Preparing cabinets briefs , papers
and memoranda; reviewing legal documents/instruments; coordinating and
facilitating the preparation of opinions and briefs;
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Reviewing country/periodic report and
ensuring compliance with the regional and international instrument ;
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Developing strategies for
stakeholders consultations and engagement ;
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Facilitating and managing financial support
for the development plans;
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Developing proposals for reform on
emerging legal issues;
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Ensuring compliance with principles
and values of good governance ,human rights ,transparency , accountability,
ethics and integrity;and
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Advising ministries/department on
legal policy issues.
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In addition, the Director will be
responsible for:-
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The implementation and realization of
the Department’s strategic plans and objectives; preparation and implementation
of Department’s performance appraisal systems and contracts;
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Overseeing the finances and assets
management of the Department ;
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Instituting operational
accountability; and overall supervision, control, discipline, recruitment,
staff training and development.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an Officer must have:-
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Served in the grade of Chief Legal
Officer or in comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a
recognized university;
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Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies
from the Council of Legal Education
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Masters degree in Law or any other
relevant Social Science from a recognized university;
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Attended a Strategic Leadership
Development Course lasting not less than six(6) weeks from recognized
institution;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
and
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Demonstrate managerial,
administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a
thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to
relate them to proper management of legal affairs.
How to Apply
All applicants are requested to download an application form and
a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions
advertised from Embu County website:-www.embu.go.ke
Candidates should attach photocopies of the following documents:
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National Identity Card
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Academic, Professional Certificates
and testimonials
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Clearance from KRA, EACC, HELB, CRB
and Certificate of Good Conduct from DCI
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Any other relevant supporting
documents.
All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or
before 3rd December, 2019.
THE CEO/SECRETARY
EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 2871- 60100,
EMBU
NB:
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Only short listed candidates shall be
contacted.
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The reference number of the position
being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the Application.
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Embu County Public Service Board is
an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.
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Any candidate who directly or
indirectly canvases shall lead to automatic disqualification