LEGAL OFFICER SCALE XII (12), ONE (1) POST (REF: NT: 03/18/10/2022
Qualifications
The applicant:
- Must
have a Masters of Laws/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University
with six (6) years relevant experience
OR
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine (9) years
relevant working experience
OR
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law (LLB) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law with three (3) years’
experience as an Assistant Legal Officer Scale XI or its equivalent.
- Must
be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of Oaths.
- Must
be a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and be of good standing
- Must
have a current practicing certificate.
- With
CPS (K)/CS will have an added advantage
- Must
be ICT Competent.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide
corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its
members and the college for the effective discharge of their duties and
responsibilities.
- Provide
guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient
Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper
constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and
minutes, including following up of actions points.
- Ensure
compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
- Ensure
statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of
legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
- Representing
the University College in all types of suits
- Offer
legal advice to the University College
- Draft,
update and review contracts and other legal documentation
- Filing
of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
- Conduct
Training needs assessment for the council members and implement
appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
- Organize
for effective Council and Committee evaluations.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Appointment to the
positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms subject to successful
completion of probation. Benefits include: a contributory pension scheme or
payment of gratuity for those on contract terms, non-contributory medical
scheme, generous housing allowance and paid leave among others.
How to Apply
Applicants should send ten
(10) hard copies of their application to the undersigned clearly indicating the
advert reference number of the position of interest on the envelope, in
addition, send an email clearly quoting the advert reference number of the
subject line. An updated Curriculum vitae and cover letter only, on a running
PDF format as one attachment should be emailed to dpafp@tuc.ac.ke to reach us not later than 9th December,
2022.
Applicants are advised to
request their referees to write letters of reference directly to the address
below to be received by the deadline shown above.
The Deputy Principal (Administration, Finance & Planning)
Turkana University College
P.O. Box 69 – 30500
LODWAR, KENYA.
NOTE:
TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS
WILL BE CONTACTED.