Kenya
Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage
and conserve wildlife in Kenya.
The
Service seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced individual to
fill the following position at its Headquarters:
Senior Prosecutor
JG ”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Head Investigations, the overall responsibility will be to ensure successful and efficient prosecution of all cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013.
Reporting to the Head Investigations, the overall responsibility will be to ensure successful and efficient prosecution of all cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013.
Duties
& Responsibilities
- Prosecution
of cases under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013
- Co-ordination
and management of prosecution activities.
- Liaising
with other law enforcement agencies and the Judiciary with respect to
wildlife crime cases
- Preparing
and drafting necessary court documents including amended charges and
submissions
- Ensure
that suspects are prosecuted on the right charges before the appropriate
Court
- Ensure
training and gazettment of KWS Prosecutors
- Prepare
work plans, budgets and relevant prosecution reports
- Performing
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Job Requirements
- Bachelor
of Laws degree from a recognized institution
- Post
graduate Diploma in Law
- Advocate
of the High Court.
- Must
be a member of a recognized professional body
- Three
(3) years relevant working experience
- Possession
of valid Certificate of Good Conduct obtained from the CID
Legal Officer
JG ”5”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization.
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary, the overall responsibility will be handling of legal and secretarial matters within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating in drawing and vetting of
contracts, leases and the legal agreements.
- Liaison with external lawyers on court cases
for or against the Service.
- Ensuring cases involving the Service are
defended before the courts successfully
- Compiling information and evidence on cases
- Participating in negotiations of treaties and
contracts between the company and other parties/organizations.
- Providing legal opinions/advice and reports on
legal matters as required.
- Interpreting legal instruments and statutes.
- Participating in filing and maintenance court
proceedings
- Safe custody of company documents, other
records and securities
- Negotiating disputes with customers and other
parties with a view to settling them out of court.
- Performing any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized
institution
- Post graduate Diploma in Law
- Advocate of the High Court
- Must be a member of a recognized professional
body
- Three (3) years working experience in a large
institution
- Possession of valid Certificate of Good
Conduct obtained from the CID
Corporation Secretary
JG ”3a”
One (1) Post
Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Advising the Board and management on all legal
matters.
- Ensuring that the corporation complies with
statutory and other regulatory requirements.
- Representing the Service in Court and
arbitrations as may be required.
- Coordinating all litigations in liaison with
the Attorney General's Chambers, Government Ministries and external
lawyers.
- Safeguarding of corporation interests matters
affecting the Service.
- Drawing and processing legal notices and other
gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife
Conservation and Management Act, 2013.
- Preparing Board Business and maintaining
proper records of Board’s proceedings
- Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and
security documents.
- Preparing and vetting of contracts and legal
agreements.
- Coordinating the review of laws, by-laws and
regulations relating to the Service.
- Supervising, appraising and ensuring
appropriate training of staff in the Department.
- Performing any other duties that may be
assigned by the Board and the Director General from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in law from a recognized
institution.
- Bachelor of laws degree from a recognized
institution
- Post-graduate Diploma in Law
- Advocate of the High Court.
- CPS (K)
- Report writing, communication, interpersonal,
analytical, problem solving and IT skills.
- Must be a member of a recognized professional
body.
- Minimum of five (5) years working experience
in a similar position and Institution.
- Possession of valid Certificate of Good
Conduct obtained from the CID
Interested and suitably qualified
individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their
academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating
work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact –
both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to
the address below not later than 31st March, 2016 at 4.00pm.
Director General
Director General
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Application email: hra@kws.go.ke
Application email: hra@kws.go.ke
KWS is committed to achieving
workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture; women and persons with
disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.