Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the National Museums and Heritage Act, 2006 No. 6 of 2006. NMK is a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now and posterity. .

Duties and Responsibilities
The position holder shall report to Corporation Secretary & Head of Legal Services and assist in handling of Board of Directors and all legal matters, including
• Rendering legal advice to the organization on legal aspects of transactions, statutory compliance requirements and on legal rights and obligations.
• Assisting in management and coordination of organization court cases.
• Assisting in dealing with NMK land, conveyancing and pension matters.
• Assisting in drafting, vetting and reviewing of contracts, MoUs and other legal instruments between NMK and other parties; drafting gazette notices in liaison with the parent ministry and Attorney General’s Chambers.
• Assisting with Board secretariat duties.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements for Appointment
• Be in possession of a Bachelors of Law Degree
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate
• Have a minimum of three years continuous work experience in a busy legal firm, company or corporation one of which must be post bar experience.
• Demonstrate ability to undertake legal research to find authoritative and relevant legal information on diverse areas of law
• Analytical and judgmental skills sufficient to anticipate regulatory and legal risks
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work with integrity, confidentiality and work with minimum supervision.
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract renewable based on output and mutual agreement.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of referees. The applications should be addressed to:
Director General,
National Museums of Kenya,
P.O. Box 40658-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
So as to be received not later than 21st August, 2020.
Applicants are required to submit their applications alongside clearances from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.
“NMK is an equal opportunities employer.”

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