The Council of Legal Education is
established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of
Kenya.
The core functions of the Council of
Legal Education are to regulate legal education and training, to license and
supervise legal education providers; conduct Bar Examinations; and to advice
the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.
In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council
wishes to recruit a full time high calibre staff in the following
position:- Job Title: Examinations Officer, Registration and Records
Job Grade: CLE 6
Reference: CLE/HR09/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to the Manager, Examination Administration. The incumbent will assist in the effective
development, review and implementation of sound exam administration procedures,
as well as assist in the processing of certificate for various examinations.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, reviewing and
implementing sound CLE examination administration procedures
- Assist in the quality and integrity of
examination administration processes
- Manage the exam registration process ensuring
only students who satisfy requirements for registration are registered;
- Maintain a database of all students registered
for exam.
- Produce student list for every exam center for
the center exam supervisor
- Undertake data entry into the examination
system for exam results
- Coordinate printing of result slips and
certificates under the guidance of the Manager, Examination Administration
- Assisting in processing certificates for
various examinations once results have been approved ensuring that only
qualified students are certified
Qualifications and Skills
- A Bachelors degree in Education/ Business
field.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment
- Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
- Communication and organizational skills
- Good project management skills
- Good knowledge of security management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.57,500 x 2,875 to
60,375 x 2,875 to 63,250 x 2,875 to 66,125 x 2,875 to 69,000 x 2,875 to 71,875
x 2,875 to 74,750 x 2,875 to 77,625 x 2,875 to 80,500 x 2,875 to 83,375
House Allowance: Kshs.35,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000
Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance
Officer
Job Grade: CLE 5
Reference: CLE/HR06/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to Manager, Standards, Quality Assurance & Compliance. The successful
candidate will assist in the administration of the accreditation processes and
day to day quality assurance activities including inspection of training
providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer applications for accrediting and
licensing legal training providers;
- Monitor the adherence to standards and set
curriculum by legal education providers;
- Receive and review applications for equation
of qualifications and accreditation from foreign legal training
institutions;
- Coordinate and develop a comprehensive and
updated database of accredited legal education providers;
- Participate in training and standards setting
for legal training providers;
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters Degree in Law;
- Professional qualification and demonstrable
experience in Standards setting and accreditation work;
- At least 5 years relevant working experience,
2 of which should be at a senior management level in a similar
environment;
- Experience in conducting research;
- Good report writing skills and high level
interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and
adhere to set timelines;
- Team player, self-driven and focused;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.89,600 x 4,480 to
94,080 x 4,480 to 98,560 x 4,480 to 103,040 x 4,480 to 107,520 x 4,480 to
112,000 x 4,480 to 116,480 x 4,480 to 120,960 x 4,480 to 125,440 x 4,480 to
129,920
House Allowance: Kshs.45,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
Job Title: Senior Human Resource Officer
Ref: CLE/HR/08/2015
Job Grade: CLE
5
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Manager, Finance, Planning and
Administration, the successful candidate will implement Human Resources/
Administration policies, systems and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement Human Resource policies, strategies
and procedures;
- Preparation and administration of contracts
and maintenance of files;
- Assist in staff recruitment exercises;
- Implement the staff development plan;
- Providing support to line managers and
supervisors on matters pertaining to HR;
- dminister staff welfare scheme in line with
Council’s policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
and Personal Attributes
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters Degree in Business Administration,
Social Sciences or Human Resources Management from a recognized
university;
- A post graduate Higher Diploma in Human
Resource Management and membership of IHRM;
- At least 6 years relevant working experience
in a similar environment, 3 of which should be at management level;
- Must be conversant with labour laws;
- Must have good organization, analytical and
communication skills;
- Be a team player with high level interpersonal
skills;
- Must be computer literate;
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity
and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence
of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue
Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good
Conduct.
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.89,600 x 4,480 to
94,080 x 4,480 to 98,560 x 4,480 to 103,040 x 4,480 to 107,520 x 4,480 to
112,000 x 4,480 to 116,480 x 4,480 to 120,960 x 4,480 to 125,440 x 4,480 to
129,920
House Allowance: Kshs.45,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Grade: CLE
5
Reference: CLE/HR07/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the Job: Reporting
to the Manager, Finance, Planning & Administration the incumbent will be
responsible for effective credit control and debt management in order to ensure
accurate and timely maintenance of accounting records in accordance with
prescribed financial policies.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure effective control and accountability on
financial resources;
- Ensure accurate financial accounting systems
and up to date records;
- Prepare cash flow projections and control cash
disbursements;
- Ensure compliance with legislative and
accounting standards;
- Ensure bank reconciliation;
- Approval of all reimbursements of petty cash
requisitions;
- Facilitate external and internal audits and
ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters Degree in Accounting/ Finance or
Economics from a recognized university;
- Full professional qualification CPA or ACCA;
- Member of ICPAK
- Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a
busy accounting environment, 3 of which should be at management level;
- A team player and high level interpersonal
skills;
- Must be computer literate with emphasis on
accounting packages;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.89,600 x 4,480 to
94,080 x 4,480 to 98,560 x 4,480 to 103,040 x 4,480 to 107,520 x 4,480 to
112,000 x 4,480 to 116,480 x 4,480 to 120,960 x 4,480 to 125,440 x 4,480 to
129,920
House Allowance: Kshs.45,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
Job Title: Director, Examinations
Job Grade: CLE
2
Reference: CLE/HR01/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Secretary/CEO, the position is
charged with the responsibility of developing sound and effective framework for
administration of Bar examinations and assuring the credibility, integrity,
efficiency and effectiveness of the examinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive
framework for management of the examination process including examination
registration, test development administration and certification;
- Develop and implement Bar Examination
standards and procedures to assure the examinations achieve set
objectives, meet expected standards of a Bar Exam and are credible. Be
responsible for ensuring the set standards meet international best
practice;
- Be responsible for assuring the integrity of
the entire examination system and processes;
- Develop and implement a sound examination
registration process ensuring only eligible candidates are registered and
take the examinations;
- Be responsible for the development of a sound
record management to maintain accurate records on candidates marks
attained and certification;
- Establish a system of collaboration with legal
training providers on examination administration including provision of
examination venues and supervision of examinations;
- Recruit examination setters, moderators and
markers ensuring that their roles are clearly defined and those recruited
meet set qualifications and required standards of personal integrity and
confidentiality;
- Be responsible for ensuring security for all
examination materials including examiners draft tests, examination papers
and marked scripts;
- Carry out local and international benchmarking
for continual improvement of examination administration process;
- Serve as secretary to the Bar Examination
Board as shall be decided by the Council of Legal Education.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Masters Degree in Law from a recognized
university. A PHD in Law or Education will be an added advantage;
- Training in Test Development will be an added
advantage;
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment, 5 of which should be at senior management level in
similar environment;
- High proficiency in use of ICT;
- Demonstrable organizational skills, PR and
communication skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Leadership skills;
- Highest integrity.
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.275,000 x 13,750 to
288,750 x 13,750 to 302, 500 x 13,750 to 315,700 x 13,750 to 329,450 x 13,750
to 343,200 x 13,750 to 356,950 x 13,750 to 370,700 x 13,750 to 384,450 x 13,750
to 398,200
House Allowance: Kshs.60,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Job Title: ICT Assistant
Job Grade: CLE 7
Reference: CLE/HR18/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reports to Senior ICT Officer, the successful
candidate will assist in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of ICT
systems and services.
Key Job Responsibilities
Key Job Responsibilities
- Support the organizations network
infrastructure and services like the LAN, print services, email etc.
- Provide ICT related support and guidance to
staff.
- Conduct and supervise ICT preventive
maintenance activities
- Installing, configuring, upgrading and
repairing PC hardware and software.
- Conduct periodic backups of the identified
information systems.
- Participate and assist in the organization of
ICT related training for the staff
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer
Science
- Degree in Information Technology or computer
Science an added advantage;
- Possess professional qualifications in CCNA or
MCSE or other relevant qualification.
- 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.
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: 40,250 x 2,012.50 to
42,262.50 x 2,012.50 to 44,275 x 2,012.50 to 46,287.50 x 2,012.50 to 48,300 x
2,012.50 to 50,312.50 x 2,012.50 to 52,325 x 2,012.50 to 54,337.50 x 2,012.50
to 56,350 x 2,012.50 to 58,362.50
House Allowance: Kshs.28,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.6,000
Job Title: Human Resource Assistant
Job Grade: CLE 7
Reference: CLE/HR16/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reports to Human Resources and Administration
Officer. The successful candidate will assist maintaining the office
infrastructure and processes; implementing procedures related to human
resources and administration.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains employee files,
assuring timeliness, accuracy, completeness, compliance and
confidentiality
- Assists in new employee orientations, ongoing
employee meetings, and training sessions
- Compose correspondence, documents, forms, and
reports; related to human resource
- Verifies human resource documents and forms to
ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with human resource.
- Assist in the drafting of job advertisements
for vacant jobs, screening applications, shortlisting and interviewing and
selecting candidates
- Implement HR policies, practices, and
procedures, and ensure compliance with legal laws and/or regulations as
regards recruitment
- Maintain an up to date and accurate staff
records and filing system
- Assist in the drafting of job advertisements
for vacant jobs, screening applications, shortlisting and interviewing and
selecting candidates
- Ensuring high standards of office cleanliness,
sanitary hygiene, health and safety and security in the Council
- Ensuring timely bill settlement and overseeing
the use of utility bills; telephones, water, and electricity
- Data preparation for the payroll processing
Qualifications and Skills
- Professional Higher Diploma in Human Resources
Management
- A Relevant Degree will be an added advantage
- Practical knowledge of labour laws and
statutory returns
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Good planning organisation skills
- Computer literacy and familiarity with the
human resources information systems
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: 40,250 x 2,012.50 to 42,262.50 x 2,012.50 to 44,275 x 2,012.50 to 46,287.50 x 2,012.50 to 48,300 x 2,012.50 to 50,312.50 x 2,012.50 to 52,325 x 2,012.50 to 54,337.50 x 2,012.50 to 56,350 x 2,012.50 to 58,362.50
House Allowance: Kshs.28,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.6,000
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Grade: CLE 6
Reference: CLE/HR12/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting
to the Finance, Planning and Administration manager The Finance Officer will
prepare budgets analyse risks and ensure that any expenditure is within voted
funds and monitor budget implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing expenditure forecasts as per
National Treasury guidelines;
- Initiating proposals seeking funds for
additional expenditure and reallocation of voted funds.
- Monitoring expenditure and projects including
programme implementation
- Contribution to the financial aspects of the
strategic planning process and ensure that internal financial targets and
budgets are fully consistent with the strategic plan and relevant
agreements.
- Manage working capital, assets and liabilities
- Undertake product and service costing tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
and Personal Attributes
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or Economics from
a recognized university;
- Masters degree will be an added advantage
- Full professional qualification in CPA-K,
ACCA, CFA
- Have a minimum of 4 years work experience in a
busy accounting environment a team player and high level interpersonal
skills;
- Must be computer literate;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.57,500 x 2,875 to
60,375 x 2,875 to 63,250 x 2,875 to 66,125 x 2,875 to 69,000 x 2,875 to 71,875
x 2,875 to 74,750 x 2,875 to 77,625 x 2,875 to 80,500 x 2,875 to 83,375
House Allowance: Kshs.35,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000
Job Title: Investigation Officer
Job Grade: CLE 6
Reference: CLE/HR11/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Manager, Quality Assurance, the
incumbent will be responsible for undertaking quality assurance and compliance
monitoring of training providers through periodic inspections.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist review applications for approval or
renewal requests from legal training providers for completeness;
- Assist in reviewing and processing
applications for approval of training providers;
- Conduct visits to training institutions to
monitor adherence to standards and set curriculum;
- Assist in reviewing applications for equation
and accreditation of foreign legal qualifications;
- Update the database of accredited legal
training providers.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors Degree in Law;
- Training in Standards and accreditation;
- At least 4 years relevant working experience
in a similar environment
- Experience in conducting research;
- Good report writing skills;
- A team player, high level interpersonal
skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and
adhere to set timeliness;
- Must be computer literate;
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.57,500 x 2,875 to 60,375 x 2,875 to 63,250 x 2,875 to 66,125 x 2,875 to 69,000 x 2,875 to 71,875 x 2,875 to 74,750 x 2,875 to 77,625 x 2,875 to 80,500 x 2,875 to 83,375
House Allowance: Kshs.35,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000
Job Title: Manager, Curriculum Development
Job Grade: CLE
4
Reference: CLE/HR05/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Director, Quality Assurance,
Compliance and Accreditation & Quality Assurance. Successful candidate will
be responsible for undertaking comprehensive research into legal training for
the Council and assist in developing suitable curriculum for each level of
legal training.
Key Responsibilities
- To document and develop curricular for legal
training providers;
- To facilitate regular consultative forums with
stakeholders on curriculum and standards development;
- To participate in the development of a clear
framework for equation and accreditation of foreign legal qualifications
in Kenya;
- Conduct research and consult with key collaborators
for curriculum development purposes;
- To undertake benchmarking on other legal
training institutions globally.
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters degree in Law and Education;
- Professional qualification in Education
Management OR Standards and Accreditation;
- At least 8 years relevant working experience,
3 of which should be at senior management level in a similar environment;
- Good leadership, planning and organization
skills;
- Experience in conducting research;
- Report writing and high level interpersonal
skills;
- Team player, self-driven and focused;
- Must be computer literate;
- Highest level of integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.134,400 x 6,720 to
141,120 x 6,720 to 147,840 x 6,720 to 154,560 x 6,720 to 161,280 x 6,720 to
168,000 x 6,720 to 174,720 x 6,720 to 181,440 x 6,720 to 188,160 x 6,720 to
194,880
House Allowance: Kshs.50,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Procurement Assistant
Job Grade: CLE
7
Reference: CLE/HR17/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Senior Procurement, the successful
candidate will assist Senior Procurement Officer in coordinating all
procurement issues by ensuring that they are done as per the approved
procedures.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparations of department work
plans, procurement plans and budgets.
- Prepare , review and monitor Council’s
material and service requirements and make recommendations to the senior
procurement officer
- Review purchase requests and specifications
from users to ensure that the right items/services are procured.
- Will verify quotations and tender documents
for approval by the Senior Procurement officer before bidding process.
- Will be the secretary to the Council’s
Procurement committee and will ensure implementation of the committee’s
resolutions.
- Will evaluate overall price and past
performance of each contractor /supplier and report to the senior
procurement officer for further action
- Will ensure that Council’s stock holding
policy is adhered to and there’s uninterrupted supply of materials to
departments.
- Will supervise all other procurement staff and
provide guidance
- Will perform any other duties as may be
assigned to him by the management
Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
of equivalent with Professional qualification (KISM, CIPS)
- A Bachelor’s degree in an added advantage
- Minimum 3 (Three) years of relevant experience
in a busy organization
- Must be conversant with the Public Procurement
and Assets Disposal Act 2005 and the attendant Regulations 2006
- Proficient in IT
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: 40,250 x 2,012.50 to
42,262.50 x 2,012.50 to 44,275 x 2,012.50 to 46,287.50 x 2,012.50 to 48,300 x
2,012.50 to 50,312.50 x 2,012.50 to 52,325 x 2,012.50 to 54,337.50 x 2,012.50
to 56,350 x 2,012.50 to 58,362.50
House Allowance: Kshs.28,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.6,000
Job Title: Manager Test Development
Job Grade: CLE
4
Reference: CLE/HR03/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reports
to Director Examination. The holder of this position provides extensive
expertise in the design and development of valid, reliable, credible tests and
examinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of test development, and quality
control
- Professionalization of test development personnel,
- Providing guidance for procedures and
processes for test development
- Identifying, develop and maintain
relationships with a networks of professionals who can contribute to test
development.
- Identifying and manage the resources
associated with test development and continuous test development.
- Coordinate external resources for the
preparation of Examination questions to develop and maintain the
certification examinations
- Review, edit, and determine the acceptability
of question writers’ submissions
- Analyze performance of actual test results to
determine reliability and validity of questions
- Participate in the development and approval of
examination format and passing criteria
Qualifications and Skills
- A Masters Degree in Law
- Training in Test Development
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment or field.
- Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
- Good Organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.134,400 x 6,720 to
141,120 x 6,720 to 147,840 x 6,720 to 154,560 x 6,720 to 161,280 x 6,720 to
168,000 x 6,720 to 174,720 x 6,720 to 181,440 x 6,720 to 188,160 x 6,720 to
194,880
House Allowance: Kshs.50,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Job Title: Manager, Standards, Quality Assurance and Compliance
Job Grade: CLE4
Reference: CLE/HR04/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Director, Compliance, Accreditation
and Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for administering
the accreditation processes and oversee day to day quality assurance activities
including inspection of training providers.
Key responsibilities
- Administer quality standards for approval for
legal training providers;
- Coordinate under the guidance of the Director,
the process of reviewing and processing applications for approval by
training providers;
- Monitor the adherence to standards of training
and set curriculum by all training institutions;
- Receive and review all applications for
recognition, equation and accreditation of foreign legal qualifications in
Kenya and make recommendations to the Director;
- Coordinate the development of a comprehensive
and updated database of accredited legal training providers;
- Participate in training of legal training
providers in legal training standards;
- Develop a comprehensive system to track the
performance and integrity of the staff involved in monitoring and
inspection of training providers.
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters degree in Law
- Professional qualification and demonstrable
experience in Standards and accreditation;
- At least 8 years relevant working experience,
3 of which should be at a senior level in a similar environment;
- Experience in conducting research;
- Report writing and high level interpersonal skills;
- Team player, self-driven and focused;
- Must be computer literate;
- Highest levels of integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.134, 400 x 6,720 to
141,120 x 6,720 to 147,840 x 6,720 to 154,560 x 6,720 to 161,280 x 6,720 to
168,000 x 6,720 to 174,720 x 6,720 to 181,440 x 6,720 to 188,160 x 6,720 to
194,880
House Allowance: Kshs.50,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Manager, Examinations
Administration
Job Grade: CLE 4
Reference: CLE/HR02/2015
1 Position
Location: Nairobi
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Director, Examinations, the incumbent will be in charge of ensuring the effective administration and implementation of sound Examination procedures.
The position holder will also be in
charge of the registration of candidates and management of examination
administration process, including the management of examination centres.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and administer procedures for exam
administration;
- Identify suitable and adequate examination
venues;
- Recruit and ensure adequate number of exam
supervisors/invigilators and markers.
- Plan and manage exam distribution and
administration logistics;
- Coordinate the marking process;
- Develop and implement exam appeal process;
- Establish and administer a system for
processing examination results
- Take custody of completed examinations
awaiting marking
- Process certificates for various examinations
once results have been approved and establish a secure system of
certification to ensure only those who pass exams get final certificates;
- Timely release of final results and
certificates
Qualifications and Skills
- A Masters Degree in Education, Business or Law
- A professional qualification in exam
management
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a
similar environment or field.
- Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.
- Good Organizational skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Highest integrity
Salary Scale
Basic Pay: Kshs.134,400
x 6,720 to 141,120 x 6,720 to 147,840 x 6,720 to 154,560 x 6,720 to 161,280 x
6,720 to 168,000 x 6,720 to 174,720 x 6,720 to 181,440 x 6,720 to 188,160 x
6,720 to 194,880
House Allowance: Kshs.50,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
How to Apply
All applicants MUST be of the highest
ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the
requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Candidates will be required to
produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,
Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of
Good Conduct.
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 Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi
or CLICK HERE to apply online
So as to reach him not later than 10th July, 2015
Please note that:- Due
to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for
Council of Legal Education to respond to each application and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
CLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply and clearly state that they are women or / and have
disabilities.
Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education