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Legal Officer
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Legal Officer at National Council for Persons with Disabilities [NCPWD] in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities [NCPWD] is a State Corporation which was established in November 2004 following the enactment of the Persons with Disability Act, 2003 to formulate and implement policies that are geared towards mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities to the national economy and to create an enabling environment in which Persons with Disabilities can operate effectively and efficiently in order to contribute positively to the national economy.
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following Permanent positions
LEGAL OFFICER – JOB GROUP ‘N’ (1 Post)
Reporting to the Director, the duties and responsibilities will entail the following:
- Undertake legal research on litigation matters for the Council
- Ensure that the Council is abreast with any new legislative measures
- Advise the Council to comply with laws, by-laws and legislative requirements in all corporate matters
- Report and present legal research and investigation findings to the management as delegated, discuss and agree on management action and assist in subsequent implementation
- Ensure full compliance with Law, procedures and both regional and international instruments on disability.
- Preparation of evidence and occasionally attend Court on behalf of Council’s clients.
- Interview witnesses and document evidence on behalf of clients and occasionally attend Court on behalf of the Council
- Administratively assist and guide the Council on legal matters
- Interpret local legislation and international instruments on behalf of the Council
- Preparation correspondence and preparing reports for the Council
- Drafting legal documents for the Council
- Handle all clients’ complaints that are of legal nature and advise appropriately.
- Carry out ad hoc assignments for Council
Requirements for appointment
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- Must have LL.B (Bachelor’s Degree in Law) from a recognized University
- Must have obtained a Diploma from Kenya School of Law
- Must have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court
- Must have a current practicing certificate
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in legal work in a busy human rights firm or a large corporate organization
- Ability to carry out legal research, drafting and writing legal reports
- Ability to handle Court Assignments in the Lower and High Court involving legal process and procedures on civil rights and human rights
- Good presentation skills on diverse legal issues
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
Terms of Service: Permanent
Salary: Kshs. 40,835 – 42,877 – 45,021 – 47,272 – 49,636 p.m
Allowances:
- House allowance: Kshs. 24, 000/= p.m
- Commuter allowance: Kshs. 8,000/= p.m
- Leave Entitlement kshs. 6,000 /= p.a
NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE COUNTY YOU COME FROM.
If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the above positions, please send your application quoting the reference of the position you are interested in on the envelope.
Include your current CV with three referees, email and telephone contacts, photocopies of your certificates and other testimonials.
All Applications MUST be through post office or by hand delivery.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 9th January 2012, 5:00 PM.
All applications should be addressed to
The Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
P 0 Box 66577 00800
Nairobi Kenya
ATTENTION TO:
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: ncpwds@africaonline.co.ke or info@ncpwd.go.ke
All envelopes be clearly marked for the position applied for.
QUALIFIED AND SUITABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer.
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