Jobs in Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute

Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute

2. Legal Officer II, Job Grade: VPI.9 - Job Ref. No: KVVI- 002/08/2017- (One position)

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
The Legal officer will be responsible for the development and enforcement of a robust legal and
regulatory framework aimed at protecting and safeguarding all interests of the Institute.

(a) The duties and responsibilities shall include:
1. Driving the legal agenda of the institute as per the Strategic Plan;
2. Providing legal advice and interpretation of relevant Acts of Parliament to the Board and
Management;
3. Representing the Institute in legal matters;
4. Drawing contracts, leases and other legal instruments including Licence on Agreements,
Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the Institute;
5. Receiving and serving of legal documents including sermons;
6. Carrying out research on legal issues affecting the institute and its interests;
7. Preparing legal reports on matters involving the institute for presentation to the Board and
Management.
8. Preparing and presenting Board’s annual returns to the relevant authorities;
9. Updating and maintaining the Institute’s legal records;
10. Ensuring registration and patenting of services, products, technologies and innovations
developed by the Institute;

(b) Qualifications and experience
1. Have a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized Institution;
2. Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the Council of Legal Education;
3. Have a current valid practicing certificate;
4. Be registered member of LSK;
5. Be registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

(c) Core competencies:
1. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
2. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and
respect for diversity;
3. Have a clear understanding of manufacturing and commercial principles in a public sector
setting;
4. Have an understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector;
5. Be knowledgeable on international contracts and associated documentation;
6. Be a result oriented person;
7. Be computer literate.

Mode of application:
1. Each application shall be accompanied by Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional certificates,
Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents; a detailed
Curriculum Vitae stating current position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as
names and contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your qualifications
and work experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents the following:
a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
b. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
c. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
d. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
e. Report from the Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
3. Interested applicants should submit twelve (12) hard copies of their applications which should
clearly be marked ‘Application for the position of………………………......................
4. Applications must be received on or before the 6th September 2017 (4.00 pm.) at the Chief Executive
Officer’s Office Situated at KEVEVAPI Headquarters, Off Enterprise Road, Road A –Industrial Area.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
6. Applications should be addressed to:

The chief executive office,
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute,
P. O. Box 53260 – 00200, Nairobi
KEVEVAPI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the
organization.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.