Principal Legal Officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is empowered to carry out research in Marine and Freshwater fisheries, Aquatic biology, Aquaculture, Environmental Chemistry, Ecological, Geological and Hydrological studies, as well as Chemical and Physical Oceanography.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for Appointment/Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -i) At least six (6) years of relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in a supervisory level in a comparable position in public and private sector;ii) Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized university;iii) Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;iv) Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;v) Member to the Law Society of Kenya;vi) Current Practicing Certificate;vii) Minimum K.C.S.E C+ (Plus) or its equivalent;viii) Certified Public Secretary CPS (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;ix) Membership to Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK);x) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;xi) Demonstrable good results in work performance; xii) Proficiency in computer applications; andxiii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(i) Advising the Institute on legal matters that may arise in its operations;(ii) Drafting and vetting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;(iii) Following up on cases filed against the Institute and ensure proper preparation of legal reports and opinions;(iv) Initiating legal action on behalf of the Institute on recovery measures;(v) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;(vi) Negotiating for contracts on behalf of the Institute;(vii) Coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the Institute;(viii) Advising the Institute on the legislation that affect the Institute and changes made thereof;(ix) Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements; (x) Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews; (xi) Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Institute to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;(xii) Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance;(xiii) Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally to improve the Marine and Fisheries legal sector;(xiv) Initiating review of Marine and Fisheries research legal instruments and Marine and Fisheries research policy documents on behalf of the Institute;(xv) Keeping track and updates of the amendments and changes of international Marine and Fisheries research legislations and other Kenyan laws;(xvi) Initiating the drafting of contracts, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding related to Marine and Fisheries affairs; (xvii) Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Institute on legal matters;(xviii) Advising on alternative dispute resolution measures; and(xix) Initiating legal research and assignments related to Marine and Fisheries research.(xx) Providing input in the preparation of the budget and work plan for the Department to help in allocating financial resources and match operational requirements with available funds.(xxi) Allocating work to subordinates to ensure targets are met and time is properly utilized.(xxii) Preparing performance contracts with subordinates to direct their efforts to meet the required targets which contribute to achievement of the Institute's mandate.(xxiii) Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;(xxiv) Evaluating the performance of subordinates to ascertain efficiency and effectiveness in work performance in meeting the objectives of the Department; and (xxv) Mentoring, guiding and supervising subordinates through coaching and training to improve performance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Auditing of accounts, Compliance, Audit (internal)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

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