Background

The Kenya National Examinations Council (also referred to as KNEC or the Council) was established in 1980 under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya. This Act (Cap 225A of 1980) was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Researching and obtaining information on case files

Drafting correspondence with external advocates;

Compiling schedule of legal risks;

Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents within the Council;

Assisting external counsel in handling cases filed against the Council and attending court hearings.

Assisting in responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters;

Assisting in preparation of contracts within the Council;

Assisting in preparation of Council papers;

Reviewing invoices issued by external lawyers.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

At least 4 years cumulative relevant work experience

Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution

Postgraduate Diploma in Law;

Member of the Law Society of Kenya;

Valid and current Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;

Demonstrated merit and competence in work performance;

Proficiency in computer applications.

Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, skills and attitude

Integrity.

Report and Minutes writing skills

Communication skills;

Interpersonal and negotiation skills;

Team player.

• Researching and obtaining information on case files
• Drafting correspondence with external advocates;
• Compiling schedule of legal risks;
• Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents within the Council;
• Assisting external counsel in handling cases filed against the Council and attending court hearings.
• Assisting in responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters;
• Assisting in preparation of contracts within the Council;
• Assisting in preparation of Council papers;
• Reviewing invoices issued by external lawyers.

• Report and Minutes writing skills
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Valid and current Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Kenya;
• Demonstrated merit and competence in work performance;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.