Public Service Commission Director - Legal Affairs Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission Director - Legal Affairs Jobs in Kenya

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the legal field and must be in the position of Senior Deputy Director Job Grade PSC 3 or in an equivalent and compararble senior Management position in the Public Sector;

Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;

Master of Laws Degree (LLM) from a recognized institution;

Advocate of the high court of Kenya;

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

Member of the Law Society of Kenya;

Current practicing certificate;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Demonstrated thorough understanding of national goals policies and development objectives and the ability to transform them into compliance and performance management policies and programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overseeing development, implementation and review of legal policies and procedures;

Overseeing provision of legal services;

Providing leadership and policy direction on legal issues;

Overseeing the preparation of legal opinions and processing of legal notices and any other Gazettement;

Interpreting and advising the Commission on all matters relating to the law;

Ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, agreements, MOUs and contracts;

Ensuring representation of the Commission in courts or other judicial authorities;

Liaising with the Attorney

General, other law enforcement agencies and MDAs on all legal matters;

Overseeing legal research on emerging issues;

Overseeing the handling and hearing of appeals from County Governments, State Corporations and Public Universities;

Attending courts to represent the Public Service Commission;

Overseeing the administering of alternative dispute resolution mechanism when directed by courts;

Coordinating the preparation and processing of legal notices and any other gazettement;

Maintaining and implementing a centralized system for tracking case status, scheduling hearings or meetings, and ensuring timely follow-up;

Preparing frameworks for protecting public officers against victimization and discrimination while discharging their duties;

Overseeing performance management and ensuring prudent utilization of resources;

Coordinating the development and implementation of the budget, work plans, procurement plans, projects and programmes in the Directorate; and

Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Directorate.

How to Apply

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