The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate
Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education
Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya.
The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs.
From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the
following services;-The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya.
For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs.
From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
- Advocates
Training and Paralegal Studies;
- Continuing
Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
- Accreditation
and Compliance
In order to effectively meet these expanded
functions the School wishes to recruit full time high calibre personnel who
will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of
being the preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the
Eastern Africa
region and beyond.
We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change. Specifically we seek to recruit:-
1. Principal Lecturer (CPD P &R)
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR03/10
KSL 4
4 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will assist in identification, planning and coordination of specific training programmes, projects or research.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
region and beyond.
We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change. Specifically we seek to recruit:-
1. Principal Lecturer (CPD P &R)
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR03/10
KSL 4
4 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will assist in identification, planning and coordination of specific training programmes, projects or research.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of 10 years, 5 of which should be in an academic
institution in a teaching capacity. Experience in consultancy or project
work will be an added advantage;
- Have
the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training
programmes;
2. Senior Lecturer (CPD P &R)
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/10
KSL 5
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research.
The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/10
KSL 5
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research.
The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of years 5 of which 3 should as an academic in a
legal training institution or as a consultant.
Qualifications / experience in consultancy /
project work will be an added advantage;
- Have
the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training
programmes;
3. Senior Lecturer (ATP & PS)
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR06/10
KSL 5
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies, (ATP & PS), the incumbent will provide teaching, research, and assist in planning and coordination of academic programmes in the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR06/10
KSL 5
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies, (ATP & PS), the incumbent will provide teaching, research, and assist in planning and coordination of academic programmes in the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be in an academic
institution in a teaching capacity.
- Have
the ability to conduct legal training at a practical level;
4. Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR1/11
KSL 5
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, directing and coordinating a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control policy focused on legal education and training in the Country.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR1/11
KSL 5
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, directing and coordinating a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control policy focused on legal education and training in the Country.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development, Education Planning or
Management from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be as a quality
assurance officer or related position;
- Have
demonstrated ability to perform standard quality assurance / control
evaluation procedures, data evaluation and concise report writing skills;
5. Compliance Officer
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR2/11
KSL 6
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that regulations, rules, policies and laws are adhered to.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR2/11
KSL 6
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that regulations, rules, policies and laws are adhered to.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
an LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized university. A post graduate
degree and additional academic qualifications in public relations will be
an added advantage;
- Have
served for a minimum of 5 years in legal practice or related position;
- Have
demonstrated strategy to enforce rules and regulations;
6. Lecturer (CPD P &R)
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/10
KSL 6
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research.
The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR05/10
KSL 6
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research.
The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of years 5 as an academic in a legal training
institution or as a consultant.
- Have
the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training
programmes;
7. Accountant
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR3/11
KSL 6
1 Position
Overall purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will be responsible for effective credit control and debt management.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR3/11
KSL 6
1 Position
Overall purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager the incumbent will be responsible for effective credit control and debt management.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Hold
a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) degree or equivalent.
Possession of CPA (K), or equivalent will be a definite advantage;
- Have
a minimum of 5 years work experience in a busy accounting environment
preferably in credit management
8. Performance Contracting and ISO Standards
Coordinator
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR4/11
KSL 7
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Administration, the incumbent will coordinate and report on the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Systems processes and Performance Contracting functions of the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR4/11
KSL 7
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Administration, the incumbent will coordinate and report on the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Systems processes and Performance Contracting functions of the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Hold
a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or Social Science degree or equivalent;
- Have
a minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy organisation;
- Possess
some knowledge of ISO International Standards and Performance Contracting
will be a definite advantage.
9. Support Staff
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR4/11
KSL 10
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
To ensure a clean and organized School environment.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Ref: CLE/KSL/HR4/11
KSL 10
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job
To ensure a clean and organized School environment.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess
a valid certificate of medical fitness;
- Possess
a valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
- Relevant
working experience will be an added advantage.
For candidates applying for the above positions
they must have the following generic competencies;
- Excellent
Information Communication Technology skills;
- Excellent
communication skills with the ability to prepare concise written reports;
- Good
customer care and public relations skills;
- Ability
to multi-task and meet strict deadlines;
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision;
- Ability
to work in a team.
10. Adjunct Staff Positions in the Advocates
Training Programme
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies,(ATP & PS), the adjunct staff will provide training services
Person Specification
The successful candidates should:
Overall purpose of the job
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies,(ATP & PS), the adjunct staff will provide training services
Person Specification
The successful candidates should:
- Possess
an LLB or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Have
served for a minimum of five years as an academic in a legal training or
educational institution or as a practicing advocate;
- Have
the ability to conduct legal training at a practical level;
- Possess
excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present
concise oral and written reports;
- Have
excellent planning and organizational skills;
- Have
good Information Communication Technology skills;
- Have
good customer care and public relations skills;
- Possess
good interpersonal relations skills and be a team player;
- Have
the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Areas of Specification
The required expertise is in the following course offerings:
The required expertise is in the following course offerings:
- Civil
litigation
- Criminal
litigation
- Probate
and administration
- Legal
writing and drafting
- Trial
advocacy
- Professional
ethics
- Legal
practice management
- Conveyance
- Commercial
transactions
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.
Send your application to:-
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 7th November 2011.
Applicants can also email PDF copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.
Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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