IEBC Career Opportunities in Kenya

9. IEBC Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support in the follow up on investigations and prosecution of electoral offenses and breach of electoral code of conduct;
  • Assist in the follow up on legal disputes and petitions to ascertain that they are handled effectively inclusive of the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms;
  • Draft statutory reports on the Commission to ensure that the activities of all directorates are in line with legal guidelines to protect the
  • Commission from litigation liabilities;
  • Support in the drafts of legal and regulatory reform documents for dispute resolutions arising from nominations as per Article 88(4)(e);
  • Support in the follow up on hearings and determination of breach of electoral code of conduct by candidate and political parties;
  • Draft the publications of legal gazette notices through quality legal research and advice to the commission on legal reform;
  • Support in the drafts of contracts, leases and Memorandum of understanding(MOU) and agreements on behalf of the Commission;
  • Assist in the follow up on legal disputes including petitions, civil cases, employment and procurement cases;
  • Support in the draft of legal and regulatory reform proposals and preventive legal strategies; and
  • Assist in legal research and electoral reform to develop informed legal opinions and make strong legislative proposals.

    Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
  • Post graduate diploma in law;
  • Member of LSK of good standing;
  • Knowledge of advocacy;
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation;
  • Good interpretation of the law;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Knowledge of electoral frame work; and
  • 3 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

    All shortlisted applicants may be subjected by the Commission to a security clearance by National Intelligence Service (NIS).

    Applications
    Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed application together with up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. Applicants must indicate the Job title on the top left corner of the envelope.

    Those applying for constituency or Regional positions must also indicate the Region or Constituency on the top left corner of the envelope. Applications and supporting documents shall be:

    Hand delivered to the IEBC CEO/CS, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
    Send via Post Office to Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), P O Box 45371-00100, Nairobi, Kenya by 17th February, 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see; IEBC Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

    10. IEBC Director – Human Resources and Administration Jobs in Kenya

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and ensure the implementation of human resource and administration strategies are in line with the Commission’s strategy;
  • Coordinate the reviews of the Secretariat’s organization structure and provide strategic advice on its appropriateness with regard to effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Contribute to the development of electoral reforms with regard to human resources including developing and overseeing the implementation of appropriate change initiative;
  • Advice the Commission on facilities
    management including a disposal policy and procedures;
  • Supervise, develop and mentor managers;
  • Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration Departments;
  • Oversee the development of Human Resource plans in coordination with other directorates and departments;
  • Oversee the development of appropriate administration structure to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and value for money e.g. development fund; construction;
  • Ensure the Commission is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel by implementing sound talent sourcing and retention programmes;
  • Advice the directorate on electoral operations on procedures and systems for recruitment and training of electoral operation officers;
  • Develop and inculcate a culture of performance management in the whole Commission;
  • Participate in management meeting and advice all other directorates on matters touching on human resource and administration;
  • Ensure the development and implementation of a fleet management system for the Commission e.g. vehicles, forklift;
  • Oversee the maintenance and safe custody of the Commission’s equipment and facilities;
  • Oversee construction of new office facilities and warehouse;
  • Ensure the development of capacity building plan, career progression paths in the Commission; and
  • Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic reporting and projects and monitor the performance indicators for the Human Resource and Administration departments.

    Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
  • MBA in any management field;
  • Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Certified Public Secretaries;
  • Member of Institute of Human Resource Management or any other related Institution; and
  • 10 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

    Applications
    Interested candidates are requested to submit their duly completed application together with up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience. Applicants must indicate the Job title on the top left corner of the envelope.

    Those applying for constituency or Regional positions must also indicate the Region or Constituency on the top left corner of the envelope. Applications and supporting documents shall be:

    Hand delivered to the IEBC CEO/CS, 6th Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi: and/or
    Send via Post Office to Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC), P O Box 45371-00100, Nairobi, Kenya by 17th February, 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see; IEBC Director – Human Resources and Administration Jobs in Kenya

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