Chief Legal Officer

Requirements for appointment: -

For appointment to this grade: an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized university;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education
• Master’s degree in Law or any other Social Science from a recognized University;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

•  Initiating policy research, formulation and reform;
•  Undertaking research on legal issues;
•  Reviewing legislation legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
•  Preparing County/periodic reports and ensuring compliance with regional and international instruments;
•  Preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda:
•  Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
•  Developing proposals for reform on emerging legal issues;
•  Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and
•  Advising Ministries/Departments on legal policy issues.
•  Implementation and realization of the strategic plan and objectives in respect of the legal function;
•  Coordinating and implementing work plans for the Division/Legal Unit;
•  Preparing and implementing performance appraisal systems;
•  Preparing Division/Legal Unit budgets;
•  Managing resources;
•  Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development; and  liaising with the administrator of the Scheme and the State Law Office.

Note: Kindly note that the positions that appeared on the Daily Nation Newspaper of 9th March 2023 for the department of Finance ICT and Economic Planning have been cancelled and therefore replaced with the positions appearing on this advert.

Interested and qualified persons willing to apply are asked to submit their applications online attaching identification documents, detailed Curriculum vitae and relevant certificates and testimonials via www.cpsb.nyamira.go.ke to reach the Nyamira County Public Service Board on or before close of business on the 15th November 2023 (East African time).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NYAMIRA COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. QUALIFIED WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Secretary/CEO,

Nyamira County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 434-40500,

Nyamira