Youth Enterprise Development Fund Manager, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Youth Enterprise Development Fund Manager, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of Job:

The job holder will provide Board secretarial and legal services to the Fund in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. He/she will be the Head of Legal Services Function, responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for management and coordination of the Legal Function.

Job Description:

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following functions:

Formulate, implement, and regulate the Fund’s legal policies and procedures;

Advise the Fund on legal matters;

Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Fund;

Initiate required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Fund’s activities;

Liaise with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;

Facilitate compliance with all legal requirements by the Fund;

Conduct field visits and investigation missions;

Conduct research on legal issues falling within the Fund’s mandate;

Prepare reports; and

Attending court cases where necessary.

Job Specifications:

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

A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant

work experience three (3) years of which should have been in Management;

Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;

Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;

Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);

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

Computer proficiency; and

Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Youth Enterprise Development Fund Manager, Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

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