Chief State Counsel

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Public Service Commision Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Article 234 of the Constitution outlines the functions and powers of the Public Service Commission. According to the article the Commission is expected to; Establish and abolish office in the public service; Appoint persons to hold or act in public offices, and to confirm appointments; Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in those offices; Promote the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 throughout the public service; Investigate, monitor and evaluate the organization, administration and personnel practices of the public service; Ensure that the public service is efficient and effective; Develop human resources in the public service; Review and make recommendations to the national government in respect ofconditions of service, code of conduct and qualifications of officers in the public service; Evaluate and report to the President and Parliament on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the public service; Hear and determine appeals in respect of county governments’ public service; and Perform any other functions and exercise any other powers conferred by national legislation.

JOB SUMMARY

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Have served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Chief State Counsel, CSG 6, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;ORHave served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years,  three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal State Counsel CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya;Have a Post Graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;A post graduate certificate in Legislative Drafting, where applicableAdmission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;

RESPONSIBILITIES

An officer at this level will be deployed as a head of Section responsible to Deputy Solicitor General for ensuring that the section executes the constitutional, statutory and treaty mandates and functions of the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice.  Specific duties and responsibilities include:Representing the Government in national, foreign and international courts;Drafting of legislative proposals;Registration of marriages, societies, books and newspapers;Administration of estates of deceased persons and trusts;Promotion of discipline among advocates and advising the Government on the regulation of the legal profession;Advising Ministries, Departments and Agencies on all legal matters relating to the Constitution, international law, human rights, legislation, consumer protection and legal aid;Negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting local and international documents, agreements and treaties; andCoordinating Kenya’s reporting obligations to international human rights and good governance treaty bodies.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Business development, Business strategy, Leadership skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

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