Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

REF NO: CLE/ JOB-001/ 2022

Key Responsibilities
• Be the Administrative head and Accounting Officer of Council, who will manage and plan for the efficient use of Council resources;
• Administer the day-to-day operations of the Council;
• Develop and recommend to the Council the annual business plans for the institution;
• Ensure that the Institution has an effective management structure including succession plans;
• Ensure that Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and availed to the Council members in good time.
• Serve as a link between the Council and the management;
• Provide leadership to senior management and staff;
• Take responsibility for the implementation of the Council’s decisions in an effective, efficient, result oriented and timely manner;
• Be responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the institution;
• Maintain effective and good order of the Council and ensure compliance of Statutes and Regulations;
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems;
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
• Comply with financial reporting requirements;
• Prepare budgets and establish proper internal controls;
• Manage Councils’ risk profile;
• Ensure the development and efficient management of the Human Resources;
• Foster local and international partnerships with institutions of higher learning, research and other agencies;
Mobilize financial and other resources;
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of the corporate image of the institution; and
• Perform other duties as the Council may, from time-to-time, assign.
• Performance Measures

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, detailed key tasks will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Council.

Knowledge and Skills requirements
• Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity.
• A visionary and result oriented thinker.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Firm, fair and transparent management styl

Key Qualifications and Experience
For appointment of the position of the Secretary / Chief Executive Officer, a person must fulfil the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
• Be a holder of Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
• A Ph.in Law from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• Has at least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in an academic institution or practice of law and has served in a position of senior management for at least (10) years;
• Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing ;
• Have knowledge and experience in policy formulation, management and procedures of the Government;
• Have knowledge in, or has actively contributed to the promotion of Legal Education and Training in Kenya;
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism; and
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Application Form as well as detailed job descriptions and specifications available on the CLE website; www.cle.or.ke under careers and click on the link https://cle.or.ke/careers/ 
An electronic version in PDF format of the applications of interested and qualified candidates should be sent to chairman@cle.or.ke  attaching filled employment application form, detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, any other supporting documents and testimonials.
Further, hand delivery applications should be dropped at Council of Legal Education Office,
Karen Office Park, Acacia Block, 2nd Floor. The envelope should be sealed and marked
“CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “JOB REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position.
The application should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 10th January 2023, at 5.00 pm (East African Time).
The Chairman,
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502
KAREN, NAIROBI
Successful candidate MUST be of highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Criminal Investigation Department (Police Clearance Certificate)
Certificate of Good Standing from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).


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