Vacancy title:
Director, Legal Services
Jobs at:
Policyholders Compensation FundDeadline of this Job:
19 April 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Terms of Service
• Five-year contract renewable once subject to performance and retirement age
No. of positions One (1)
Job Specifications
• Provide sound legal advisory to the Board and Management
• with respect to all legal issues affecting implementation of the PFC’s mandate.
• Coordinate and ensure representation of the Fund in courts, tribunals and forums.
• Draft and review contracts, service level agreements, memoranda of understanding, leases and other legal documents.
• Advice the Board and Management on governance and ethical issues.
• Liase with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.
• Spearhead review of existing laws and regulations governing the operations of the Fund.
• Advise and provide update of new laws and government
• polices as may be enacted from time to time.
• Custodian of the Fund’s seal.
• Ensure the Fund’s interests and rights are properly secured with respect to leases, contracts, licenses and other legal documents.
• Ensure the Fund’s policies and manuals compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Coordinate legal and governance audits in the Fund.
• Provides oversight of the Directorate’s development and
• implementation of Quality Management System, risk
• management, business continuity plans and knowledge management.
• Coordinate mentorship and coaching within the directorate.
• Assist the MT in providing Board Secretarial Services
• Assess and determine the training needs of the directorate
• Represent the Fund in stakeholder forums and international forums as may be necessary
• Undertake performance appraisal for the directorate’s staff Prepare work plan and procurement plan for the directorate Implement Board decisions affecting the directorate
Person Specifications
• Minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a managerial role.
• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized and accredited institution
• A master’s degree in law (LLM) from a recognized and accredited institution
• A post graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Government
• Registered as a certified public secretary (k) with a valid practicing certificate and in good standing.
• Leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution.
• Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya with current practicing license and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 144
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates, who must be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications including copies of their academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National Identity Card or valid passport, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing current position, qualifications, working experience, current and expected salary, an email address and a daytime telephone number. The CV should also include the email and telephone contacts of three (3) professional referees who can speak on your competence, character and integrity. All application must contain the reference number and job title on the subject matter (on letter or email) and on the envelope
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates in the interviews will be required to present and satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing original copies of the following documents as an employment condition:
• A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• A clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in Kenya
Applications should be received on or before close of business Tuesday 19th April 2022 via post/courier services, hand delivery or email to:
The Managing Trustee
Policyholders Compensation Fund
KWFT Center, 6th Floor
Masaba Road - Upper Hill
P O Box 24203 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@pcf.go.ke
PCF is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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