Examinations Director
Institutionalize the curriculum for the Advocates Training
Programme (ATP); Coordinate the verification and scrutiny of records for
purposes of clearance of Bar candidates for gazettement and admission to the
Roll of Advocates.
Quality Assurance Director
CLE/HR04/2019
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Secretary/CEO, under direction and supervision
of the Secretary/Chief Executive Office, the Director, Examinations shall be
responsible for developing a sound and sustainable framework for the
supervision, conduct and administration of credible and reliable Bar
examination.
Responsibilities
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Develop the framework for management
of the examination process, test administration and certification;
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Develop and implement Bar Examination
regulations;
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Coordinate the verification and
scrutiny of records for purposes of clearance of Bar candidates for gazettement
and admission to the Roll of Advocates;
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Verify and approve all applications
for registration for the Bar examination;
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Establish a system of collaboration
with licensed legal education providers on examination administration;
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Implement sound examination
registration process;
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Oversee implementation of Bar
Examination appeal process;
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Recommend the recruitment of examination
setters, moderators and markers and define their roles;
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Guarantee security for examination
material, including draft examination questions, examination papers and marked
scripts;
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Promote integrity of the examination
process;
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Implement and periodically review
implementation of ISO procedures.
Qualifications
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Be a holder of Masters Degree in Law
from a recognized University. A Ph.D. in a relevant area will be an added
advantage;
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Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Law from a recognized University;
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Is an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
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Has at least ten (10) years relevant
working experience, five(5) of which must be in an academic institution and has
served in a position of management for at least five(5) years;
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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 2010.
Key Personal Attributes / functional Skills requirements
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Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism;
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Be results oriented and willing to
multitask and meet strict deadlines;
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Have excellent understanding of the
current trends in Legal Education and training;
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Must have intimate knowledge of
regulatory framework and supervision of Legal Education in Kenya;
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Demonstrate ability to establish and
maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders;
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Have strategic leadership skills;
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Be customer centric and resourceful
in problem solving;
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Demonstrate organizational,
Communication skill and Public Relations
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Firm, fair and transparent management
style.
Quality Assurance Director
CLE/HR03/2019 – CLE 2(1) POSITION RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer.
Under direction and supervision of the Secretary/Chief Executive Office, the
Officer shall 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.
Responsibilities
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Develop and implement a framework for
quality assurance, compliance and licensing;
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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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Coordinate the development and
implementation of a framework for recognition and approval of foreign legal
qualifications in law in Kenya;
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Develop an information based
monitoring system to set standards by legal education providers;
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Oversee the development of
appropriate training programmes for legal training providers;
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Implement an efficient delivery of
licensing and certification services for legal education providers;
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Organize the development of a
framework for harmonization of legal education and training in Kenya;
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Oversee the development of a
framework for recognition/approval of ODEL programs;
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Maintain a register of licensed
institutions in Kenya;
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Provide technical support in research
of legal education and training in Kenya and approving research proposals;
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Providing custody for approved
academic programmes;
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Directing the writing of
technical/full inspections and preparation reports;
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Coordinating the evaluation of
institutional (self-evaluation) reports; and
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Advice Council on matters relating to
Legal Education and training in Kenya.
Qualifications
·
Be a holder of Master’s Degree in Law
from a recognized University; A Ph.D in relevant area or professional
qualifications in a relevant area will be an added advantage.
·
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Law from a recognized University;
·
Has at least ten(10) years relevant
working experience; five (5) of which must be in an academic institution and
has served in a position of management for at least five (5) years;
·
Is an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
·
Be of the highest ethical standards,
integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter
six(6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.