Deputy Commission Secretary, Legal Services

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years in the legal field, three (3)  of which must have been in the  grade of  Deputy Director, Legal Services, Job Grade PSC 4 or in an equivalent and comparable position in the wider Public Service;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution; 
• Master of Laws Degree (LLM) from a recognized institution;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya; 
• Current practicing certificate; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of national goals policies and development objectives and the ability to transform them into legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Spearheading the development and review of legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks.
• Overseeing the provision of legal services.
• Providing leadership and policy direction on legal issues.
• Overseeing the preparation of legal opinions and processing of legal notices and any other Gazettement.
• Interpreting and advising the Commission on all matters relating to the law.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, agreements, MOUs, and contracts.
• Ensuring representation of the Commission in courts or other judicial authorities.
• Liaising with the Attorney General, other law enforcement agencies, and MDAs on all legal matters.
• Overseeing legal research on emerging issues.
• Overseeing the handling and hearing of appeals from County Governments, State Corporations, and Public Universities.
• Attending court to represent the Public Service Commission.
• Overseeing the administering of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms when directed by courts.
• Maintaining and implementing a centralized system for tracking case status, scheduling hearings or meetings, and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Preparing frameworks for protecting public officers against victimization and discrimination while discharging their duties.
• Overseeing performance management and ensuring prudent utilization of resources in the Directorates.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Directorate.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Directorate.