Deadline of this Job: 04 January, 2023
JOB DETAILS:Job Reference No. - MCPSB/12/2022/029
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
• undertaking research on assigned legal issues
• analyzing research data and compiling reports
• preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments; and
• liaising with the County Law Office and advising on various legal policy issues.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
• served in the grade of Legal Officer I or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university; (a Masters' degree will be an added advantage)
• Must be a holder of a current practicing certificate and be an up-to-date member of The Law Society of Kenya;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Fulfill other duties of the office as may be determined by the County Public Service Board and the Executive
• proficiency in computer applications;
Deadline of this Job: 30 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:THE ASSIGNMENT
The model guidelines will be used to guide the setting up of operational grievance handling mechanisms of the different businesses.
The Consultant’s duties and responsibilities will include:
• Development of an inception report indicating an understanding of the assignment, a proposed road map/work plan for execution of the assignment including methodology and timelines.
• Carry out extensive desktop and field research to identify existing grievance handling mechanisms.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations in the process of developing the model guidelines.
• Guided by the findings, develop Draft Model Guidelines for Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms for the business sector.
• Facilitate validation of the draft Model Guidelines with stakeholders and incorporate relevant feedback into the Draft Model Guidelines.
• Refine and submit final Model Guidelines for Operational Level Grievance Mechanisms for the business sector.
• Any other task(s) related to fulfilling the objectives of the assignment.
DURATION
• The consultancy will run for a period of 45 days from 15th January 2023 to 31st March 2023.
Job Requirements
The consultant(s) should have the following skills, qualifications and experiences:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Political Science, Commerce or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya.
• A Master’s degree or additional studies in Development or Human Rights will be an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in Human Rights
• Proven experience in developing model guidelines
• Demonstrable understanding of Business and Human Rights
Technical competencies
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic founded on the principles of integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality.
• Professionalism in the process of engaging stakeholders.
Deadline of this Job: 08 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:The Legal Director will serve as the primary lawyer responsible for advising on product regulatory strategy, corporate governance, and compliance matters, reviewing partnership strategies, and addressing the unique challenges that arise in a global fintech. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. In this challenging position, you will be a single person team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer who is based in Nairobi. You will also work closely with the executive leadership team based outside of Kenya.
An ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the financial services space in Kenya, (preferably also with exposure to additional emerging markets), and must be willing and able to roll up their sleeves and execute. Candidates are expected to have a deep sense of accountability and demonstrated experience in delivering results as well as the ability to work and collaborate with a geographically dispersed team. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator and decision-maker and be adept at ensuring a large, varied audience understands issues, context, and tradeoffs between different decisions.
Role Description
• Work closely with non-legal teams to advise and lead actions on all regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters. This includes work on emerging legislation in Kenya such as the regulation of digital lenders, Data Privacy and Consumer Protection
• Additionally, review employment documentation and contracts to ensure compliance with evolving labor laws
• Manage Angaza’s licensing and registration obligations
• Stay up to date on relevant rules and regulations and evaluate how they may affect Angaza’s innovative and growing business
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other documentation on a wide range of matters including business development partnerships, confidentiality agreements, marketing, collections, and payment support services
• Interact and build effective relationships with regulatory bodies as needed
• Manage relationships and collaborate with external counsel, as needed
Qualifications
• 5-7 years of post qualification legal experience with a minimum of 2+ years at a top tier law firm in Kenya, or a similar position in a Fintech Company or a Bank
• A law degree from a leading university and possess a current practicing certificate
• A demonstrated passion for Angaza’s mission and an interest in keeping abreast with the latest regulatory landscape relating to startups and the fintech sector
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with consumer finance and financial regulation
• Strong contractual skills with demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts
• Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to analyze business processes from a legal perspective
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and working independently and autonomously on both strategic and the day-to-day requirements
• Willingness to work across different time zones