Kenya Institute of Primate Research Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Grade KIP 3 Jobs in Kenya






For appointment to this grade, an Officer MUST have:

  • At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level in the public or private sector;

  • Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;

  • Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), or Social Sciences, or Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;

  • Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;

  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

  • Valid membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK); Proficiency in computer application;and fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Skills and competencies

  • Interpersonal skills;

  • Communication skills;

  • Ability to work independently and in a team;

  • Administrative capabilities;

  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;

  • Problem solving skills;

  • Analytical skills;

  • Customer focus;

  • Negotiation skills;

  • Decision making skills;

  • Report/Minute writing skills;

    Duties and responsibilities

  • Implementing and reviewing the Institute legal policies and procedures;

  • Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice on risk mitigation;

  • Representing the Institute in Court matters and managing litigation;

  • Participating in developing and ensuring compliance with the Institute’s policies and strategies;

  • Undertaking legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relating to the Institute;

  • Drafting contracts, internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements;

  • Initiating, vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution;

  • Managing and undertaking performance management;

  • Undertaking planning and budgeting;

  • Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Institute’s activities;

  • Assisting the Corporation Secretary in offering Board Secretarial Services;

    and Registering the Institute documents for intellectual property


    How to Apply

  • Interested Kenyan Citizens who meet the qualifications may apply enclosing a detailed Resume, certified copy of pays lip, certified copies of academic and professional certificates including testimonials, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees and their telephone contacts and emails.

  • Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide clearances from Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of good Conduct), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.

  • The candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts during the Interview.

  • Only Shortlisted and Successful Candidates shall be contacted.

  • Applications should be addressed to: The Chairman, Board of Directors, Kenya Institute of PrimateResearch, P.O. Box 24481- 00502, Nairobi, Kenya.


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