Nandi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the above position.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Principal Legal Officer, JG ‘CPSB 05′ – 2 POSITIONS
Terms of Service- Pernmanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
i. Is a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university recognized in Kenya
iii. Post graduate diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education
iv. Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
v. Have at least two (2) years of post-admission experience in a busy law firm or in a Government institution;
vi. Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
vii. A master’s degree in Law will be an added advantage;
viii. Proficiency in Computer Applications;
ix. Knowledge in records of relevant laws and professional standards;
x. Demonstrable sound skills and competencies in litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as negotiation, mediation and Arbitration;
xi. Good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills;
xii. Have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team;
xiii. Demonstrate managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Representing the County Government in Court, arbitral tribunals, public inquiries and any other legal proceedings to which the County is party to, other than criminal proceedings;
ii. Undertaking legal research and providing sound advisory briefs on legal matters to the County Government;
iii. Liaise with other state organs/agencies for purpose of Intergovernmental Issues;
iv. Analyzing research data and compiling reports;
v. Preparing preliminary legal documents/instruments and preparing legal opinions;
vi. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity;
vii. Performing any other functions as shall be assigned from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY
Written applications including the current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to: The Secretary/CEO
Nandi County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 802-30300 Kapsabet.
Hand delivered applications should be handed over at the Nandi County Public Service Board so as to reach the office before the close of business on, Monday 23th August, 2021
NOTE
In addition, interested candidates applying for Job Groups, “CPSB 05 & CPSB 03” and Board of Directors (KANAWASCO must submit copies of letters of clearance from: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)-Tax Compliance Certificate ;
i. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
ii. Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
iv. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• County Government of Nandi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• All candidates are reminded to observe the Ministry of Health Protocols on Covid – 19 during interviews
