IFPPP/PPPD/LA/2024-2025
Objectives Of The Assignment
The
primary objective of the assignment is to support the legal services function
at the PPP Directorate and increase the capacity of the PPP Directorate in
carrying out its mandate under the PPP Act 2021 of assisting Contracting
Authorities across various sectors and county governments, to identify, select,
appraise, approve, procure, negotiate and monitor PPP projects throughout their
cycle, as well as supporting the Government in entrenchment of its PPP policy,
legal and regulatory framework.
Duties And Responsibilities
The
Legal Assistant is expected to meet the above objective by performing, without
limitation, the following tasks:
- Support the Legal team in
conducting legal research and studies on various laws, administrative
issues, court decisions and other legal issues related to PPPs, and ensure
the Directorate is leading on global practices.
- Draft responses to routine
correspondence, notes, and any other routine communications, as required.
- Work with the team in conducting
final checks for accuracy of a variety of specialized documentation, legal
publications, and related correspondence.
- Create, as necessary, and maintain
files and databases, including by managing individual case files,
maintaining and ensuring that all related correspondence and other
documentation are appropriately filed, registered and followed-up within
the Legal department.
- Maintain internal databases on
cases for tracking and trend analysis; generate a variety of standard and
non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
- Support the Legal office in the
secretariat duties to the PPP Committee.
- Assisting the legal office in
drafting of transaction documents, and related legal documents for
proposed PPP projects; and
- Perform any other ancillary and
associated tasks as may be required.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in laws (L.L.B)
from a recognized institution.
- Knowledge of organizational legal
framework, relevant legal processes, procedures and terminology for
review, examination, preparation and processing of legal documents in
Public Private Partnerships.
- Ability to apply good legal
judgment in the context of assignments and to present
results/recommendations clearly and concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills,
with a passionate, positive attitude.
- Excellent communications skills in
English, ability to present both written and oral ideas clearly,
concisely, and persuasively.
- Excellent legal research skills
with significant experience in the use of varied legal research sources.
- Excellent problem solving and
analytical skills, and attention to detail, and the willingness to assume
multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs.
- Ability to work well as a team
member and to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within
tight deadlines.
- Fully proficient in computer
skills, particularly in using word processing software, information
databases, intranet and internet services and resources.
- Demonstrated commitment to core
values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork,
diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and
accountability.
- Ability to work with
cross-functional teams; and
- Ability to show tact and discretion
in dealing with high-ranking officials and with confidential matters and
materials.
Data, Local Services And
Facilities To Be Provided By Client
- The PPP Directorate of the National
Treasury, Kenya will provide appropriate office space and enabling
facilities (including computer) in Nairobi, Kenya.
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How To Apply
Note:
- The appointments are on a three (3) year
contract term and renewable subject to performance.
- Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required
to produce originals of their Identity Card, academic and professional
certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- The successful candidate will be required
to provide clearances from KRA, DCI, EACC, HELB and CRB.
Evaluation Criteria:
CVs
will be evaluated taking into account the following criteria: Academic and
professional qualifications; Relevant experience; Professional and work
experience as well as Communication and inter-p
Interested
candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their
application documents (curriculum vitae with details of qualifications,
experience, daytime telephone numbers, email address and names of three
referees) clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No.
These should be emailed or sent to the address below on or before 13th
May, 2024.
Postal Address:
Infrastructure Finance and Public Private
Partnerships Project,
Attention: Procurement Expert
P.O. Box 30007 –00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No: +254-20 3225000
Physical Address:
Public Private Partnerships Directorate
Attention: Procurement Expert
6th Floor, Re-insurance Plaza,
Building No. 4 Aga Khan Walk/Taifa Road
Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: recruitment@pppunit.go.ke