Director for Legal, Compliance & Research
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
ADVERT NO. 4/2019- DIRECTOR LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND RESEARCH
JOB GRADE BRS 2, ONE (1) POST
The Director Legal, Compliance and Research shall report to the
Director General.
Responsibilities
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The Director shall oversee the
overall coordination and management of the Legal, Compliance and Research
function at the Service. The specific duties and responsibilities shall
include:
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To develop, review and implement the
Services’ legal policies, contracts, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and all
other legal documents,
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Safeguard the legal interests of the
Service by advising on and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements,
prepare court records and forward them to the appropriate courts;
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Prepare legal opinions; undertake
litigation for the Service;
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Ensure relevant policies are
implemented in line with the existing guidelines, provide the necessary information
to guide the formulation and amendment of relevant policies and guidelines,
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Carry out research and disseminate
research findings in the fields covered by the relevant laws through seminars,
workshops, publications or other means,
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Recommend to the Government any
improvements in the relevant laws, ensure that the Service complies with
statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit
compliance.
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The Director shall also perform such
other duties as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director Legal,
Compliance and Research if that person:
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Is a Citizen of Kenya;
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Has eight (8) years post admission
relevant experience;
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Has served in the grade of Assistant
Director Legal services or any similar managerial position for a minimum period
of three (3) years with proven experience;
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Is an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
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Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from
a recognized University;
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Holds a Masters degree in Law or in
any other related field from a recognized University;
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Demonstrates administrative and
professional competence;
·
Demonstrates computer literacy
skills.
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Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Deputy Director for Human Resource Management
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice
ADVERT NO. 6/2019 –DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT JOB GRADE BRS 3 ONE (1) POST
The Deputy Director, Human Resource Management shall report to
the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Director Human Resource Management responsibility
will entail:-
Analyzing the human resource management structures and systems;
determining and proposing methods/strategies of handling the human resource
management function; initiating and developing human resource management
policies including Rewards and Sanctions Policy; proposing performance
improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and
technology; coordinating training and development of staff; researching on
human resource best practices that will guide the development of human resource
management policies, standards and regulations; managing labour relations;
institutionalizing performance management including staff Performance Appraisal
System; coordinating and monitoring human resource planning for different
cadres in the institution; and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
The Director shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Deputy Director
Human Resource Management if that person:
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Is a Citizen of Kenya;
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Has eight (8) years relevant work
experience;
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Has served in the grade of a Senior
Human Resource Officer or in a similar managerial position for a minimum period
of three (3) years;
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Holds a Bachelors degree in any of
the following disciplines: – Human Resource Management, Personnel Management,
Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
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Holds a Masters degree in Human
Resource/Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations/Public or Business
Administration, or any other related field from a recognized University;
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Demonstrates professional competence,
administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and
management of the Human Resource and a thorough understanding of relevant
emerging practices/techniques;
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Demonstrates a thorough understanding
of National goals, policies and development objectives, and ability to
transform them into Human Resource management policies and programmes;
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Is registered with a professional body/association
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Demonstrates computer literacy
skills; and
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Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Director for Corporate Services
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice
ADVERT NO. 5/2019 – DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES JOB
GRADE BRS 2 ONE (1) POST.
The Director, Corporate Services shall report to the Director
General.
Responsibilities
The Director shall oversee all corporate services which include
Finance and Accounts, Human Resource Management and Administration, Information
Communications and Technology Services, Corporate Strategy and Corporate
Communications. The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
formulating and implementing institutional policies on administration;
mobilizing and managing the financial resources; ensuring proper maintenance of
proper books of accounts; ensuring preparation of annual budgets; verifying
financial management and budget performance; providing timely audited accounts;
ensuring compliance with statutory regulations; overseeing the human resource
management and development function; ensuring provision of ICT support services;
overseeing effective management of corporate communication; supervising the
management of records and ensuring provision of resource and documentation
services.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Director,
Corporate Services if that person:
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Is a Citizen of Kenya;
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Has eight (8) years relevant
experience;
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Has served in the grade of Deputy
Director, Finance I or any similar managerial position for a minimum period of
three (3) years with proven experience;
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Holds a Bachelors degree in any of
the following disciplines:- Finance, Public Administration, Human Resource
Management, Communications, Economics, Auditing, Accounting or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
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Holds a Masters Degree in Finance,
Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Communications, Economics,
Auditing, Accounting, Political Science or any other related field from a
recognized institution;
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Is a Certified Accountant;
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Demonstrates financial professional
competence;
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Demonstrates computer literacy
skills.
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Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Senior Information Communication Technology Officer
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
ADVERT NO. 7/2019 – SENIOR INFORMATION COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY OFFICER JOB GRADE BRS 4 ONE (1) POST
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer shall
report to the Director Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
The Senior Information Communication Technology Officer duties
and responsibilities will entail:-
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Initiating and developing information
communication technology policies,
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Coordinating systems development, implementation
and maintenance;
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Carrying out feasibility studies;
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Developing ICT systems;
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Evaluating ICT systems and ensuring
adherence to established Information Communication Technology Standards;
training staff in Information Communication Technology matters;
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Planning, monitoring and evaluating
program/activities within an Information Communication Technology
division/unit;
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Liaising with user departments to
ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment;
and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed
specifications before implementation.
Qualifications
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A person shall qualify for
appointment of the Senior Information Communication Technology Officer if that
person:
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Is a Citizen of Kenya;
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Has six (6) years relevant work
experience;
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Has served in the grade of an
Information Communication Technology Officer 1 or in a comparable position for
a minimum period of three (3) years with proven experience;
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Holds a Bachelors degree in any of
the following disciplines:- Computer Science, Information Technology, Business
Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
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Has demonstrated experience in
implementing at least two large ICT projects that have an impact at National
Level;
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Has demonstrated experience in
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) deployment, databases, networks and data
center or cloud solutions; has demonstrated experience in the deployment of
large scale web based solutions
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Demonstrates professional competence;
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Demonstrates computer literacy;
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Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Director General
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
ADVERT NO.1/2019 – DIRECTOR GENERAL/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER, JOB GRADE BRS 1, ONE (1) POST
The Service seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative
leader with high professional and ethical standards to fill the position of
Director General/Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Board, the Director
General shall be the Accounting Officer and an ex-officio member of the Board
who shall be responsible for providing leadership and day to day administration
and management in a high integrity and ethical environment,
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Promoting corporate reputation and
ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency in the affairs of the Service
in order to increase stakeholder value; in accordance with the Mission, Vision
and strategic objectives of the Service.
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In particular, and under the
direction of the Board, the Director General shall be responsible for the
development and recommendation to the Board of the long term corporate strategy,
business plans and annual operating budgets and the execution of the
organization’s strategy.
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He/she shall ensure that the Service
operates strictly in accordance with all applicable laws and create a work
environment that enables the recruitment, retention of quality and highly
motivated staff.
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The Director General shall ensure
prudent management of assets and financial resources and accountability through
proper monitoring and effective internal control measures.
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He/she shall be expected to
communicate regularly and effectively with all stakeholders, foster a corporate
culture that promotes sound ethical and good governance practices and undertake
all duties assigned by the Board.
Qualifications
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A person shall qualify for
appointment as the Director General under Section 18 of the Act if that person:
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Is a citizen of Kenya;
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Has at least ten (10) years’
experience in public affairs management or in a commercial environment with at
least five (5) years experience at senior management level.
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Is an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
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Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from
a recognized University;
·
Holds a Masters degree in Law or any
other related field from a recognized University;
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Demonstrates computer literacy;
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Demonstrates experience in
leadership;
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Demonstrates administrative and
professional competency and
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Registrar of Companies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
ADVERT NO. 2/2019 – REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, JOB GRADE BRS
2, ONE (1) POST
The Registrar of Companies shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Registrar of Companies shall be responsible for the
implementation of the Companies Act, Registrations of Business Names Act,
Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Partnerships Act which functions entail:
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Registration of Companies, Business
Names, Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnerships,
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Maintenance of the record of
registered entities, creating linkages with professional bodies on matters of
development of the legal framework for incorporation, registration, operation,
management and regulation of companies.
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He/she shall be responsible for the
day to day administration and management of the affairs of the Companies
Registry and all such duties as imposed by the relevant laws and policies as
well as any other duty as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Registrar of
Companies if that person:
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Is a citizen of Kenya;
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Has eight (8) years post admission
relevant experience;
·
Has served in the grade of Deputy
Registrar of Companies, or in a similar managerial position for a minimum
period of three (3) years with proven experience;
·
Holds a Bachelors of Laws degree from
a recognized institution;
·
Holds a Masters degree in Law or any
other related field from a recognized University;
·
Is an Advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
·
Demonstrates computer literacy;
·
Demonstrates administrative and
professional competence and
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Official Receiver
Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers
serving in the Public Service for vacant posts in the Business
Registration Service under the Office of The Attorney
General and Department of Justice.
ADVERT NO. 3/2019 – OFFICIAL RECEIVER, JOB GRADE
BRS 2, ONE (1) POST
The Official Receiver shall report to the Director General.
Responsibilities
The Official Receiver shall be responsible for the
implementation of the Insolvency Act.
The specific duties and responsibilities shall include:
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Establishing and providing for the
operation of a framework for the efficient and equitable administration of the
estates of insolvent natural persons and unincorporated entities comprising
natural persons, and the assets of insolvent companies and other bodies
corporate, that maintains a fair balance between the interests of those
persons, entities, companies and bodies and those of their creditors;
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Oversee the issuance and renewal of
Insolvency Practitioners Licenses; the setting and administering of Insolvency
Practitioners examinations;
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Ensure that preliminary examination
of debtors;
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the filing of proof of debt forms;
the tracing of assets of the debtor and companies in liquidation,
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ensuring assets are preserved, valued
and insured direct for advertising the bankruptcy and the winding up order;
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Ensuring that the statements of
affairs for both companies and debtors is issued;
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the necessary court applications are
filed;
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the proper distribution of assets to
creditors; Supervise court attendance;
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Cascading performance targets to the
staff in the division and monitoring and evaluation of performance of the
Directorate.
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The Official Receiver shall also
perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board and Director General.
Qualifications
A person shall qualify for appointment as the Official Receiver
if that person:
·
Is a Citizen of Kenya;
·
Has eight (8) years post admission
relevant experience;
·
Has served in the grade of a Deputy
Official Receiver or any similar managerial position for a minimum of three (3)
years with proven experience;
·
Is an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya;
·
Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from
a recognized University;
·
Holds a Masters degree in Law or in
any other related field from a recognized University
·
Demonstrates administrative and
professional competence;
·
Demonstrates computer literacy.
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their
applications by completing ONE BRS
Form. The application form may be downloaded from the Business
Registration Service website www.brs.go.ke,
the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke,
and Africa Management Solutions Limited website www.amsol.co.ke
Please note
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Candidates should NOT attach
any documents to the application form. ALL the details
requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
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Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
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Canvassing in any form will lead to
automatic disqualification.All officers shall be required to produce the
original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the
interview.
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Candidates are advised to apply for
one position only where they are most suited.
The Completed application form should be sent or delivered to
Africa Management Solutions Limited, 3rd Floor, Suite 12A, Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road or emailed
at brs@amsol.co.ke on
or before 3rd December, 2019
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of
the following documents:
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National identity card or passport;
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Academic and professional
certificates and transcripts;
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Any other relevant supporting
documents and testimonials;
and
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Clearances from the following
bodies to demonstrate compliance with chapter six (6) of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 :
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Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission;
·
Higher Education Loans Board;
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Any of the Registered Credit
Reference Bureau; and
·
Directorate of Criminal
Investigations.