The Kenya School of Law is a
Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Kenya School of
Law Act, No. 26 of the Laws of Kenya.
The core mandate of the Kenya School
of Law 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.
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.
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 love the thrills of leading change.
Specifically we seek to recruit:-
Driver
Ref: KSL/HR07/2014
KSL 8
1 Position
Reporting to the Administration Assistant Officer
The key responsibilities include:
- Driving allocated vehicles as authorized;
- Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles
assigned;
- Ensuring that the assigned vehicle is in good
working condition
- Maintaining vehicles in presentable and clean
state
- Ascertaining the serviceability of assigned
vehicles
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle
and passengers and/or goods therein.
Person Specification
- A valid driving license class BCE
- Minimum of KCSE grade D or its equivalent
- At least 3 years driving experience in a busy
organization and passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
- Relevant training in motor vehicle servicing,
defensive driving and road safety will be an added advantage.
- Be in possession of a valid certificate of
good conduct from the Kenya Police.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to
pass a practical test for drivers conducted by the Chief Mechanical
Engineer, Ministry of Public Works.
Assistant ICT Officer
Ref: KSL/HR06/2014
KSL 7
1 Position
Reporting to the ICT
Manager
Overall purpose of the job: The incumbent will assist in the coordination and
support of the ICT Resources of the School.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess a minimum of BSc degree in Information
Technology or computer Science from a recognized university;
- Possess professional qualifications in CCNA or
MCSE.
- Knowledge of LINUX/UNIX will be an added
advantage.
- Have a minimum of 3 years working experience
in an ICT environment.
- Have the ability to conduct basic training in
computer skills.
- Possess excellent communication skills with
the ability to prepare concise oral and written reports.
- Possess good knowledge of server
administration and active directory configuration.
Assistant Librarian (Systems)
Ref: KSL/HR05/2014
KSL 7
1 Position
Reporting to the Librarian
Overall purpose of the job: The position is responsible for developing and
implementing systems to ensure provision of effective and efficient Library
Services to Students, Lecturers and other staff through effective planning for
the development of library infrastructure and provision of quality and relevant
library and information resources.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors and advises on Library and
Information Communication Technology.
- Manages the library’s local area network and
maintains links with the wide area network.
- Maintains the library computer software and
hardware.
- Training staff on knowledge and skills on any
incoming new technology in the library field.
- Maintaining the Library website and database.
- Analyse user needs, formulates and implement
solutions.
- Provide routine troubleshooting of the
hardware and software.
Person Specifications
- Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science and at least a Diploma in Library Information Studies.
- Should have at least 3 years’ experience in an
Academic Library and 2 years working experience as systems librarian/
assistant librarian/ library assistant.
ICT Manager
Ref: KSL/HR04/2014
KSL 4
1 Position (Re-Advertisement)
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Director / Chief Executive
The position is responsible for
leading and directing the Information Communication Technology function of the
School.
The position will provide the School
with relevant modern and enhanced the Information Technology to leverage its
business and operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide technical and operational advice, and
ordinate the procurement and implementation of IT projects when need
arises.
- Provide strategic direction in the management
of the ICT function.
- Provide sound leadership to the staff in the
department
- Prepare comprehensive annual budgets for approval
by the Director, Planning, Finance and Administration.
- Develop and ensure implementation of an
Enterprise Resource Planning
- Lead the design and implementation of an
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and other business systems
including an e-learning platform to support the realization of the
strategic plan and modernization of the School’s operations and service
delivery.
- Develop and lead the implementation and
continuous review of an ICT policy for the School.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge on windows
server administration, managing virtual server environment and Microsoft
active directory domain environment;
- Knowledge on Cisco routers, switches and its
technologies;
- Develop and implement ICT security strategy.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Possess a Master’s degree in information
technology from a recognized university.
- Have at least 8 years experience 5 of which
should be at a managerial level in a similar environment.
- Have experience in systems analysis, design,
and implementation.
- Have the ability to train users.
- Have excellent communication skills with the
ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
- Have the ability to work under minimal
supervision.
- Registered member of a recognised professional
body;
- Having exposure to or experience in the
following areas will be an added advantage;
(a) Performance Contracting in the
public sector,
(b) ISO 9001 quality standards, and
(c) Staff performance management using the Balanced Score Card or other management tools.
Librarian
Ref: KSL/HR03/2014
KSL 4
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to the Deputy Director
The position is responsible for
developing and implementing systems to ensure provision of effective and
efficient Library Services to users through effective planning for the
development of library infrastructure and provision of 21st century timely, qualitative
and relevant information services.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan, implement and evaluate the Library’s
Strategic objectives, policies, and services that support the School's
mission.
- Manage Library information resources and
staff.
- Coordinate information dissemination
highlighting programs, services, and new materials to Library users.
- Review professional journals, bibliographies,
publishers' catalogues and brochures for use by Library users.
- Oversee the selection and acquisition of paper
and electronic based resources.
- Coordinate information literacy skills
training program for all library users.
- Regularly update library policies and
procedures.
- Consult library committee, faculty,
stakeholders and students on evaluation, selection and acquisition of
resources.
- Ensure security of Library resources.
Person Specifications
- Should hold a Masters Degree in Library &
Information Science from a recognized institution.
- Should have at least 8 years’ experience in an
academic Library, 5 years of which should be in a similar environment.
- Demonstrate the use of information technology
to facilitate research, classification, and delivery of information
services to users.
- Demonstrate knowledge of using the Internet,
and virtual libraries to access wide range of remote resources.
- Must have good working knowledge of Library
management system/software.
- Must be a member of KLA and in good standing.
- Should have demonstrable good managerial and
administrative skills.
Deputy Director
Ref: KSL/HR02/2014
KSL 2
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Director / Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Director will be the overall In-charge of Academic Division matters and student affairs of the School and deputise the Director / Chief Executive Officer.
Ref: KSL/HR02/2014
KSL 2
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Director / Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Director will be the overall In-charge of Academic Division matters and student affairs of the School and deputise the Director / Chief Executive Officer.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Have the overall responsibility of direction,
organization and administration of learning programmes.
- Coordinate teaching and research and provide
the necessary support needed by all academic programmes offered by the
School.
- Advise the Board in the development of
learning programmes in conformity with National and International
standards and legally recognized professional bodies.
- Be responsible to the Director for general
conduct and discipline of students.
- Any other responsibilities as may be necessary
to achieve the School’s objectives.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
- Must be holder of LLM degree from a recognized
university.
- Must have at least 12 years working experience
5 of which should be as a lecturer/trainer/curriculum
developer/administrator in an academic institution or as a consultant.
Extensive experience in legal education, projects and research in the
legal field will be an added advantage.
- Must have served successfully in a senior
administrative and management position at the level of Assistant Director
or other comparable level(s) for at least six years.
- Must have a successful demonstrated competence
in administrative and academic leadership in an academic and research
environment.
- Must have a successful record of leadership in
development and implementation of academic programmes.
- Must have excellent understanding of current
trends in legal training in Kenya.
- Must have excellent and proven organizational,
planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have ability to prepare and present concise
oral and written reports.
- Must be Information Communication Technology
skills savvy;
- Be of the highest ethical standards,
integrity, accountability, professionalism, team work and good stewardship
and must comply with the requirements of Chapter six of the Kenyan
Constitution, 2010.
- Must obtain clearance from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and have a certificate of Good
Conduct.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
Applications should be addressed to:
Director/Chief Executive
Officer
Kenya School of Law
P O Box 30369-00100 GPO
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than 4th September, 2014.
Applicants can also email PDF zipped copies of application letters, certificates, and detailed CVs to lawschool@ksl.ac.ke indicating positions and reference numbers as the subject of the email.
Those who had applied for these jobs
earlier need not reapply.
KSL is an equal opportunity employer.
KSL is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities
are highly encouraged to apply.