Office of the Controller of Budget Director, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Controller of Budget Director, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to oversee and report on the implementation of the budgets of the National and County Governments to each House of Parliament every four months.

Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.

Responsibilities

Head the Legal Services Directorate;

Advise management on legal, governance and compliance issues;

Formulate legal, governance & compliance strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;

Oversee implementation of legal, governance & compliance policies, systems and procedures;
Initiate research on legal issues;

Provide legal counsel to the institution on legal and legislative matters and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements;

Ensure adequate preparation and representation of the institution in litigation cases

Advise on any legal issues that may arise in the course of executing the mandate of the Office;

Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;

Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;

Ensure safe custody of legal documents.

Any other relevant duties assigned by the Controller of Budget.

Requirements

Must have a Masters degree in Law or any other related field from a recognized University;

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;

Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;

Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at management level;

Must be an

Advocate of the High Court;

Must be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;

Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government policies and regulations.

Excellent Leadership skills;

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Integrity;

Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012;

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the following;

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Certificate of Good Conduct from the

Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our Office addressed to:

The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi

so as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget not later than 10th July, 2019

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Those who had applied earlier for the position of Director Legal Services to reapply afresh.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

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