Principal Legal Officer
SCALE
KW4
ADVERT
NO. EXT/ 12/05/2023
Job Description
The Principal Legal
Officer, KW4 reports to the Corporation Secretary, KW3:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Providing legal advice to the taken by
the Board;
Drawing up contracts, agreements and
other legal documents;
Undertaking research on different
information to ensure that the Board is acting in accordance with all
applicable laws;
Preparing Quarterly Legal Reports;
Preparing Board Resolutions, Action
Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
Identifying legal and compliance risks
and issues relative to the Board’s intended actions;
Managing the risk exposure of the
Board by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
Liaising with external lawyers on all
cases filed against the Board to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements
are procured on time;
Working with external lawyers to
initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defense, to gather evidence in legal
proceedings involving the Board and rendering general 55 advice relating to any
legal proceedings involving the Board;
Representing the Board in litigation
matters.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements;
Minimum of Eight (8) years relevant
work experience;
Bachelors of Laws degree from a
recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies
from the Council of Legal Education;
Have been admitted as an advocate of
the High Court Kenya;
Have valid practicing certificate;
Have proficiency in computer
applications;
Demonstrate professional competence in
work performance and results;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Full details of the job descriptions and requirements for
appointments can be accessed through the link https://kewi.go.ke/careers
Interested candidates who meet the requirements of KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions
should submit soft copies of their application(s) with detailed CV and
testimonials to the email address: gc@kewi.or.ke while
KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8 and KW9 positions should submit soft copies of their
application(s) with detailed CV and testimonials to the email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke
Hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI
Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 30th May,
2023
Applications for KW2, KW3 and KW4 positions should be
addressed to:
The
Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute
Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
In addition to the above indicated requirements,
applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of
the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer
of job and not at the application stage.
Certificate of Good Conduct;
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti –
Corruption Commission;
Certificate of Compliance from the
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax
Compliance Clearance; and
Certificate of Clearance from the
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all
qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and
persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be
contacted for interviews.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE
