The Water
Resource Management Authority (WRMA) was established vide Gazette Notice No.
8140 of 14th November, 2003, following the enactment of Water Act (2002).
The
Authority wishes to fill the following vacant position with a dynamic,
result-oriented and self-driven individual:
Chief Legal Officer
Scale 4
The Position
The officer
will report to the Chief Executive Officer
Key Responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail:
- monitoring and ensuring compliance with the WRMA regulatory and operational framework;
- carrying out research and preparing detailed legal opinions on matters relating to Water Resources Management Authority Act and interpreting and advising accordingly on other related laws;
- designing and implementing local agreements, international documents, and contracts;
- attending negotiations and, conventions where legal issues are bound to emerge and advising on them accordingly.
Mandatory Requirements
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
- Have a Bachelor and Masters of Laws degree from a recognized institution
- Holds a Diploma from Kenya School of Law
- Have served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer in Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of four (4) years;
- Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Clearance with Chapter 6 of Kenya Constitution Institutions including EACC, CID, Helb, KRA and Director of Public Prosecutions
- Be in possession of a current practicing certificate; and
- Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their applications in a prescribed application form (Click here to download).
This should
be accompanied with a brief justification stating their overall suitability for
the position together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to
perform the key responsibilities to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
Water
Resource management Authority
P O Box
45250-00100
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Submission
of these applications close on Monday October 14, 2013 by Midday
Kindly note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Female
candidates and those with any form of disabilities are particularly encouraged
to apply
Water
Resource Management Authority (WRMA) is ISO 9001:2008 Certified