Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
Jobs at:
Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)Deadline of this Job:
01 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
VIII. Legal Officer JOB GRADE WRTI 6: ONE (1) POST– ADVERT REF: NO.
WRTI/8/2022
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
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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.
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