IPOA Deputy Director, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Deputy Director, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing overall strategic leadership in guidance and legal opinions to the
Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal
court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal services;

Oversee legal audit, give recommendations and monitor compliance with the Constitution and other statutes;

Spearhead representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and ADR Mechanisms;

Oversee review of investigations files with regard to investigations conducted by the
Authority and make recommendations to the CEO;

Oversee the monitoring and prosecution of matters within the Authority’s mandate;

Advise the Board, the CEO and Senior Management on all legal matters affecting the Authority;

Spearhead negotiation of treaties, contracts, MoUs and other agreements on behalf of the Authority;

Steer management of records in the Directorate;

Oversee development of internal and external reports in the Directorate;

Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for provision of legal services;

Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the directorate;

Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;

Spearhead staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the directorate;

Oversee the development and monitor implementation of directorate’s annual work plans and budgets; and

Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards in legal services;

Spearhead staff performance management in the Directorate.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Draft Code of Ethics

for Public Officers at IPOA;

Interpret legal instruments and statutes;

Collaborate with Investigations Directorate in conducting case conferences;

Chair directorate meetings;

Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;

Develop periodic individual performance reports; and

Implement risk mitigation measures.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public Policy Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Hold a current practicing certificate;

Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required

Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director, Legal Services for a minimum period of
three (3) years at IPOA grade 4 for a period of fifteen years (15) years in Legal services, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IPOA Deputy Director, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

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