Assistant Program Officer Job in Kenya

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The Law Society of Kenya is a Premier Bar Association with membership of all Advocates in Kenya. The Society seeks to recruit the following vacant positions to enhance in its service delivery to members.

ASSISTANT PROGRAM OFFICER – CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

The position will be the principal assistant to the Program Officer Continuing Professional Development

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in the implementation of the CPD programme
  • Assist in editing, proof reading and publication of the CPD digest
  • Assist in fund raising for CPD activities
  • Update and monitor member’s CPD compliance status
  • Respond to inquiries relating to the CPD programme through emails, telephone and walk-ins
  • Prepare files for CPD committee and sub-committees meetings
  • Process requests for accreditation and exemption from both members and organizations

  • Prepare minutes of the CPD committee and sub-committees meetings
  • Draft correspondence in response to several applications
  • Manage the CPD Portal and biometric registration
  • ny other related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time by the Secretary/CEO

Required skills and experience

  • A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • An excellent understanding of the CPD processes.

How to Apply

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original certificates and testimonials during the interview.

To apply for the positions, kindly send your detailed C.V with three (3) referees and application to recruitment@lsk.or.ke to reach the office on or before Wednesday, 1st February, 2023. All applications must be clearly addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO

Law Society of Kenya

Lavington, Opp. Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road

P.O. BOX 72219 – 00200

NAIROBI.