The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
Introduction:
The KCCB – General Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KCCB implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.
Legal and Civil Assistant
Report to the General Secretary
Purpose of the post: To provide legal advice and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contract
lifecycle management, including preparation, review, negotiation and
advise on all research agreements (including donor agreements,
partnership and agreements, MoUs, research collaborations,
consultancies,) and other institutional agreements and contracts;
monitoring finalisation and submission/return of completed
contracts, appropriate follow-ups and archiving of all research and
other institutional agreements.
- Maintaining
and updating the KCB Contracts Management System.
- Keeping
abreast with legal and policy developments and providing updates and
advise on such developments in law that are of relevance.
- Contribute
to the development and improvement of the Legal Unit including the
implementation of new systems.
- Research
and preparation of legal opinions and briefs
- Reading
and summarizing papers
- Draft
Memos and Letter for the General Secretary
- Identify
and summarize all emerging legal issues affecting KCCB for
compliance
- Frame
legal issues for external professional intervention
- Draft
basic agreements and correspondences on legal matters
- Ensure
legal and other security documents are properly kept secured and
archived
- Carry
out legal audit to ensure KCCB’s compliance with written statutes
and all other legal requirements
- Through
the General Secretary , Liaise with external lawyers on all legal
matters involving KCCB for prompt handling
- Performs
related work as required and carries out any other essential tasks
related to the General Secretariat’s goals
- A
bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) from a recognized university
- Post-graduate
diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law
- An
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- Be
of good standing and possess a current LSK practicing certificate
- Have
at least two year’s post-admission experience in legal practice in
a busy environment
- Demonstrate
good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws
governing the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Labour Laws and Corporate
Governance.
- Possess
excellent communication, research, presentation and analysis skills
- Proactive
and self-motivated individual able to work with minimum
supervision
Proficiency in basic Computer and Typing skills ( word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint)
CPS (K)
- Demonstrates
commitment to KCCB mission, vision and values.
- A
good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical
principles
- Ability
to perform work of a confidential nature and handle large volume of
work
- Commitment
to personal learning and development and applies newly acquired
knowledge and skills
- Ability
to provide input to implementation of new systems
- Ability
to provide helpful feedback, advice and support to ensure effective
teamwork in meeting the organization’s objectives
- Good
knowledge of personnel administration rules and regulations
- Strong
English writing and speaking skills
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Able
to work under minimum supervision
General Secretary
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
To reach him on or before 22nd August 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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