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.
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 functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-
- Advocates
Training and Paralegal Studies;
- Continuing
Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
- Accreditation
and enforcement of compliance by legal education and training institutions
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 preferredcentre
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:-
Principal Lecturer (CPD P &R)
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/17 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;
Senior Lecturer (CPD P &R)
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/18 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;
Senior Lecturer (ATP & PS)
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/19 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;
Lecturer (CPD P &R)
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/21 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:
- 1.
Possess a LLB degree or equivalent from a recognizeduniversity;
- 2.
Have served for a minimum of years 5 as an academic in a legal training
institution or as a consultant.
- 3.
Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training
programmes;
Compliance Officer
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/20 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;
- Performance
Contracting and ISO
Standards Coordinator
REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/22 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;
- Knowledge
of ISO International Standards and Performance
Contracting will be a definite advantage.
Note that all candidates will eventually be required to produce Certificates of Good Conduct.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
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 Director / CEO,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 1st September 2012
Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Those who had applied for the above positions before need not re-apply.
CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.