Kenya National Police Service Commission Manager Legal Affairs (Policy & Litigation) Jobs in Kenya

Kenya National Police Service Commission Manager Legal Affairs (Policy & Litigation) Jobs in Kenya

Gross Salary Scale: As per NPSC Salary Scale

Leave allowance: As existing in the Commission

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and responsibilities

Managerial Responsibility

Manages the continuous legal review of Legislation and Regulations on the mandate of the Commission;

Manages the handling of appeals submitted to the Appeals Committee of the Commission;

Initiate the development of policies on legal affairs and procedures of the Commission;

Liaises with the legal service providers in legal and policy development, litigation and advocates;

Supervises prompt implementation of the Sections work plans;

Supervises the proper utilization of the units’ annual budget;

Implements findings on research on legal and regulatory issues within the mandate of the Commission;

Supervises the drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents between the Commission and third parties;

Develops proposals for reforms on emerging legal policies and issues;

Manages the Litigation cases at the Commission.

Operational Responsibility

Implements performance appraisal systems of the Directorate;

Interprets laws and regulations;

Supervises the implementation of Policy, Legal, Litigation strategies in matters the Commission is involved in;
iv. Develops the tools for monitoring the Commission’s compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;

Identifies training needs within the department;

Organizes interactions with stakeholders with regard to Policy, Legal, Litigation and Appeal matters;

Designs legal and policy documents, opinions, advisories and briefs;

Provides

legal advice to Sections in the Commission for implementation;

Implements standards and procedures in accordance with relevant international instruments, national legislation and regulations;

Undertake sensitization on relevant legal and policy issues to the Commission;

Coordinate the provision of legal opinions on Appeal cases to ensure compliance with the set criteria and procedures; and

Prepares units’ budget estimates.

Requirements for Appointment

Bachelors Degree of Law (LLM Degree) from a recognized institution;

Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law, Counsel of Legal Education or any other recognized institution;

Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

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

Be a Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya; and

Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.


How to Apply

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