Background

KMFRI was established to conduct research on aquatic systems covering both marine and freshwater. The Institute has grown from staff strength of two Research Scientists at inception to the current 122 scientists. KMFRI’s approved staff establishment stands at 1,350 employees. KMFRI infrastructure capacity has also expanded from two research stations bas...

Job description

Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Institute;

Drafting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;

Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Institute is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;

Participating in preparing Board reports, minutes and resolutions;

Assisting in managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;

Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defence, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Institute, and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Institute;

Keeping track of updates and amendments and changes in legislation;

Assisting in facilitating Board induction and the development and implementation of capacity building programmes;

Assisting in facilitating legal, compliance and governance audits;

Providing input in the development and implementation of the Board charters and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;

Providing input in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgets and expenditures; and

Providing secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II;
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Current practising certificate;
• Certified Public Secretary CPS (Part II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key competencies and skills

• Organization and management skills;
• Leadership and managerial skills;
• Drafting skills;
• Report writing skills; and
• Negotiation and arbitration skills.

Remuneration and benefits

Basic salary scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.

House allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.

Commuter allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.

Annual leave allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.

Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI

Notes

Successful candidates, in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution, will be required to present originals of the following documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral and practical interview.

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

KMFRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons living with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

• Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Institute
• Drafting contracts, agreements and other legal documents
• Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Institute is acting in accordance with all applicable laws
• Participating in preparing Board reports, minutes and resolutions
• Assisting in managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defence, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Institute, and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Institute
• Keeping track of updates and amendments and changes in legislation
• Assisting in facilitating Board induction and the development and implementation of capacity building programmes
• Assisting in facilitating legal, compliance and governance audits
• Providing input in the development and implementation of the Board charters and the Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Providing input in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgets and expenditures
• Providing secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable

• Organization and management skills
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Drafting skills
• Report writing skills
• Negotiation and arbitration skills
• Proficiency in computer applications

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya
• Current practising certificate
• Certified Public Secretary CPS (Part II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010