Utalii College Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry.



The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.


Job Responsibilities


  • Providing professional and strategic advice to the Principal/CEO, Council and Management
  • Ensuring regulation that govern the operations of the institution such as Government circulars, Human Resource policies and procedures and labour laws are compiled with
  • Performing delegated duty of preparation and circulation of Council meetings minutes and agenda.
  • Preparation of contracts, Memorandum of Understanding and grants.
  • Preparing and presenting department budget for resource allocation
  • Offering legal advice on policies governing the College
  • Liaising with external legal service providers
  • Ensuring safe custody of the Council’s assets
  • Liaising with relevant legal entities to acquire legal documents such as motor vehicle and assets insurances and licenses
  • Ensuring proper preparation for College Council meetings by putting up notices for the meeting, preparing agendas and Council papers


    Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Law degree from a reputable institution. A master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Working experience of not less than six (6) years, two (2) of which must have been at a senior management position
  • Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS(K)
    Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) in good standing
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya
  • Attended a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
  • Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
  • Demonstrated results in work performance


    How to Apply

    Applicants must comply with the following and provide clearance certificates from:

  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax Compliance
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)



    Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their application to recruitment@utalii.ac.ke which should comprise:

    One-page Statement on how you meet the requirements of the post

    Curriculum Vitae In addition, copies of professional certificates, testimonials and clearance certificates should be sent under confidential cover and with the envelope clearly marked as per the position applied for: KUC/(position)/2018 not later than 31st July, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to:

    Principal & Chief Executive Officer
    Kenya Utalii College
    P. O. Box 31052-00600
    NAIROBI


    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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