Chief State Counsel

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Full time

The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

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;

OR

Have 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 applicable
Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;

NOTE:  Possession of a Masters Degree in Law or  any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
Duties and 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; and
Coordinating Kenya’s reporting obligations to international human rights and good governance treaty bodies.


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