5 Legal Officers II Jobs at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
5 Legal Officers II

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Deadline of this Job:
29 December 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
About the Commission The EACC is a public body established under Section 3 (1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Act, 2011. As per Section 4 of the Act: The Commission shall consist of a chairperson and two other members appointed according to the provisions of the Constitution and this Act. Section 16 (1) of the Act states that: The Commission shall, through an open, competitive and transparent process, and with the approval of the National Assembly, appoint a suitably qualified person to be the Secretary of the Commission.
DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL SERVICES AND ASSET RECOVERY
Legal Officer II, JOB GRADE - EACC “8” (5 POSTS), REF: EACC/LSAR/LOII/9
Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Director through the Assistant Director, the job holder is responsible for undertaking complex litigation and appeals to defend the Commission; instituting proceedings for preservation, freezing, forfeiture and the recovery of assets in the fight against corruption and economic crimes; analysing investigation files and preparing statutory reports with appropriate recommendations for submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions as well as providing legal support. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Drafting policy documents, guidelines and regulations;
• Evaluating evidence submitted for determination of its sufficiency and recommending appropriate action;
• Holding brief in the prosecution of anti-corruption and economic crimes and violation of codes of conduct cases;
• Providing actual legal representation in cases where the Commission is sued;
• Drafting contracts, Memorandums of Understanding and partnership agreements between the Commission and third parties;
• Instituting civil proceedings for compensation or recovery of public assets acquired through corrupt activities;
• Carrying out legal research, reviewing legislations and making recommendations on amendments and providing legal advice/ opinion to the Commission; and preparing reports.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Important Notice:
In addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the following:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
To be considered applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 29th December, 2020 at 5.00pm.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification


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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 29 December 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 17-12-2020
No of Jobs: 5
Start Publishing: 17-12-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-12-2065
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