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Legal Officer job at Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)
a) Job Purpose.
Reporting to Corporation Secretary/Head Legal service, the position is responsible for ensuring efficient management of the institute’s contracts, review and verify on legal documentations and obtain/provide required information on legal matters.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Drafting legal reports on various issues affecting the Institute;
(ii) Participating in policy development and advising on legal policy issues; (iii)Assisting in reviewing the policies to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws
and Government Policies;
(iv) Obtaining information and evidence on legal matters involving the Institute and preparing instructions to the external lawyers;
(v) Preparing progress reports on court cases;
(vi) Identifying legal risks, and recommending mitigation measures; and (vii)Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court.
c) Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i) Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
(iii) Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
(iv) Been registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
(v) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(vi) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
a) Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Training, the position is responsible for coordinating provision of training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines and award diplomas and certificates.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Initiating institutional policies for the development of new academic programs, curriculum development and review;
(ii) Initiate policies on examination, student discipline, and general student welfare;
(iii) Preparing lecture materials and practical;
(iv) Providing oversight over the examination process including preparation of examination drafts, moderation, administration, marking and externalization;
(v) Ensuring appropriate budgets are prepared to facilitate the delivery of training programmes;
(vi) Coordinating the Implementation of curriculum as per the institutional schedules;
(vii) Coordinating the Supervision of student research projects and field attachment programs;
(viii) Undertaking research, consultancy services and curriculum development;
(ix) Preparing academic budgets, work plans and report writing;
(x) Coordinating the execution of field training programmes;
(xi) Conducting capacity building surveys;
(xii) Appraising academic staff in the training division;
(xiii) Coordinating the recording and maintenance of the student’s database including class attendance, continuous assessment tests and examination; and
(xiv) Coordinating the analysis of lecturer evaluations and providing feedback;
(xv) Coordinating the data collection process for lecturer evaluation by administration of lecturer evaluation forms; and
(xvi) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
c) Qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i) At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at management level;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese), or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese) , or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) PhD in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese), or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(v) Certificate course in technical instructors training or equivalent from a recognized institution;
(vi) Published at least four (4) scientific publications in peer reviewed journal or book chapters;
(vii) Certificate course in technical instructors training or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(viii) Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
(ix) Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(x) Proficiency in computer applications;
(xi) Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(xii) Fulfilled requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
a) Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the position is responsible for ensuring the Institute has Human Resource Capacity that is adequately developed to enable it deliver on its overall mandate as well as develop and implement effective administrative policies, procedures and processes.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Initiating development, implementation and review of Human Resource and administration policies, strategies and guidelines;
(ii) Ensuring manpower planning, attraction and retention of qualified and skilled personnel;
(iii) Preparing departmental annual budget & procurement plan and ensure prudent fund management;
(iv) Developing, deploying and retaining talented staff through performance evaluations, personal development and succession planning in accordance with the established performance management system;
(v) Providing leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and administration resources in the department;
(vi) Providing Human Resource requirements including but not limited to organizational development, recruitment and manpower planning in line with the overall strategy;
(vii) Coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation of change management initiatives within the department;
(viii) Initiating the review and implementation of the organization structure, career guidelines and ensure sufficient staffing to deliver and support the business;
(ix) Facilitating development and implementation of competitive remuneration and grading structures;
(x) Coordinating the management of outsourced services such as cleaning, security including insurance services;
(xi) Ensuring efficient provision of staff welfare services such as pension schemes, conducive work environment, health and safety, office accommodation, furniture and equipment, and other welfare provisions;
(xii) Ensuring the acquisition, implementation and effective usage of Human Resources management information systems (HRMIS);
(xiii) Ensuring proper custody of Human Resource records;
(xiv) Ensuring implementation and compliance with relevant ISO standards procedures and systems;
(xv) Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Institution safety policy; and
(xvi) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
a) Job Purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for effective management of ICT systems, equipment and telecommunications system in the Institute.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Developing, implementing and maintaining of ICT systems;
(ii) Carrying out systems analysis, design and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
(iii) Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
(iv) Compiling overall systems documentation;
(v) Supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions and associated peripherals;
(vi) Recommending and supervising Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
(vii) Administering and maintaining web-based systems and database server’s configuration;
(viii) Documenting PAK network configurations and passwords of critical systems;
(ix) ICT Risk management and Business continuity;
(x) Maintaining Systems security and Databases;
(xi) Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
(xii) Assisting in ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting;
(xiii) Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers;
(xiv) Development and maintenance of WRTIs intranet; and
(xv) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified individuals should download the WRTI Application for Employment Form on the website, fill and forward the same enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact-both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to the address below not later than Monday 1st December,2022 at 4:30pm
Director/CEO
Wildlife Research and Training Institute P.O Box 842-20117
Naivasha, Kenya
Email: recruitment@wrti.go.ke
Short-listed candidates will be required to obtain and be in possession of the following documents at the interview stage: -
• Police Clearance Certificate.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (Where applicable).
• Clearance from Kenya Credit Reference Bureau.
NB: The Institute shall submit names of all shortlisted candidates to EACC for integrity verification as per the new guideline hence submission of self-declaration form is not a mandatory requirement at this stage.
WRTI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action. In this regard, youth, women, people living with disabilities and those from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Applications without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only short- listed candidates shall be contacted.
a) Job Purpose.
Reporting to Corporation Secretary/Head Legal service, the position is responsible for ensuring efficient management of the institute’s contracts, review and verify on legal documentations and obtain/provide required information on legal matters.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Drafting legal reports on various issues affecting the Institute;
(ii) Participating in policy development and advising on legal policy issues; (iii)Assisting in reviewing the policies to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws
and Government Policies;
(iv) Obtaining information and evidence on legal matters involving the Institute and preparing instructions to the external lawyers;
(v) Preparing progress reports on court cases;
(vi) Identifying legal risks, and recommending mitigation measures; and (vii)Negotiating disputes with a view to settling them out of court.
c) Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i) Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
(iii) Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
(iv) Been registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
(v) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(vi) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
a) Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Training, the position is responsible for coordinating provision of training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines and award diplomas and certificates.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Initiating institutional policies for the development of new academic programs, curriculum development and review;
(ii) Initiate policies on examination, student discipline, and general student welfare;
(iii) Preparing lecture materials and practical;
(iv) Providing oversight over the examination process including preparation of examination drafts, moderation, administration, marking and externalization;
(v) Ensuring appropriate budgets are prepared to facilitate the delivery of training programmes;
(vi) Coordinating the Implementation of curriculum as per the institutional schedules;
(vii) Coordinating the Supervision of student research projects and field attachment programs;
(viii) Undertaking research, consultancy services and curriculum development;
(ix) Preparing academic budgets, work plans and report writing;
(x) Coordinating the execution of field training programmes;
(xi) Conducting capacity building surveys;
(xii) Appraising academic staff in the training division;
(xiii) Coordinating the recording and maintenance of the student’s database including class attendance, continuous assessment tests and examination; and
(xiv) Coordinating the analysis of lecturer evaluations and providing feedback;
(xv) Coordinating the data collection process for lecturer evaluation by administration of lecturer evaluation forms; and
(xvi) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
c) Qualifications and experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i) At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at management level;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese), or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese) , or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(iv) PhD in any of the following: Wildlife Conservation/Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental sciences, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Applied Biology, Marine Sciences, Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Arts languages (French, Japanese), or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
(v) Certificate course in technical instructors training or equivalent from a recognized institution;
(vi) Published at least four (4) scientific publications in peer reviewed journal or book chapters;
(vii) Certificate course in technical instructors training or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(viii) Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
(ix) Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(x) Proficiency in computer applications;
(xi) Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(xii) Fulfilled requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
a) Job purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the position is responsible for ensuring the Institute has Human Resource Capacity that is adequately developed to enable it deliver on its overall mandate as well as develop and implement effective administrative policies, procedures and processes.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Initiating development, implementation and review of Human Resource and administration policies, strategies and guidelines;
(ii) Ensuring manpower planning, attraction and retention of qualified and skilled personnel;
(iii) Preparing departmental annual budget & procurement plan and ensure prudent fund management;
(iv) Developing, deploying and retaining talented staff through performance evaluations, personal development and succession planning in accordance with the established performance management system;
(v) Providing leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and administration resources in the department;
(vi) Providing Human Resource requirements including but not limited to organizational development, recruitment and manpower planning in line with the overall strategy;
(vii) Coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation of change management initiatives within the department;
(viii) Initiating the review and implementation of the organization structure, career guidelines and ensure sufficient staffing to deliver and support the business;
(ix) Facilitating development and implementation of competitive remuneration and grading structures;
(x) Coordinating the management of outsourced services such as cleaning, security including insurance services;
(xi) Ensuring efficient provision of staff welfare services such as pension schemes, conducive work environment, health and safety, office accommodation, furniture and equipment, and other welfare provisions;
(xii) Ensuring the acquisition, implementation and effective usage of Human Resources management information systems (HRMIS);
(xiii) Ensuring proper custody of Human Resource records;
(xiv) Ensuring implementation and compliance with relevant ISO standards procedures and systems;
(xv) Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Institution safety policy; and
(xvi) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
a) Job Purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for effective management of ICT systems, equipment and telecommunications system in the Institute.
b) Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
(i) Developing, implementing and maintaining of ICT systems;
(ii) Carrying out systems analysis, design and programmer specifications in liaison with users;
(iii) Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards;
(iv) Compiling overall systems documentation;
(v) Supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment, solutions and associated peripherals;
(vi) Recommending and supervising Hardware/Software specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
(vii) Administering and maintaining web-based systems and database server’s configuration;
(viii) Documenting PAK network configurations and passwords of critical systems;
(ix) ICT Risk management and Business continuity;
(x) Maintaining Systems security and Databases;
(xi) Enforcing implementation of ICT policies and procedures;
(xii) Assisting in ICT Planning, Budgeting and Reporting;
(xiii) Management of outsourced ICT services and service providers;
(xiv) Development and maintenance of WRTIs intranet; and
(xv) Performing any other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Institute’s Board or management.
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified individuals should download the WRTI Application for Employment Form on the website, fill and forward the same enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact-both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to the address below not later than Monday 1st December,2022 at 4:30pm
Director/CEO
Wildlife Research and Training Institute P.O Box 842-20117
Naivasha, Kenya
Email: recruitment@wrti.go.ke
Short-listed candidates will be required to obtain and be in possession of the following documents at the interview stage: -
• Police Clearance Certificate.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (Where applicable).
• Clearance from Kenya Credit Reference Bureau.
NB: The Institute shall submit names of all shortlisted candidates to EACC for integrity verification as per the new guideline hence submission of self-declaration form is not a mandatory requirement at this stage.
WRTI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action. In this regard, youth, women, people living with disabilities and those from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Applications without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only short- listed candidates shall be contacted.
Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 01 December 2022
Duty Station: Naivasha
Posted: 25-11-2022
No of Jobs: 4
Start Publishing: 24-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 24-11-2065
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