Senior Principal Legal Counsel at Mandera County Government

Mandera County continued to register positive progress anchored on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite challenges and the devastating effects of climate change, which saw prolonged dry spells followed by heavy rains and flooding.Floods displaced families, washed away crops and farming infrastructure and cut off roads. The resilience of our people was put to the test afresh.

REF MCPSB/OCA/2023/10/10

Terms of service –permanent and pensionable

Duties and responsibilities

•  Formulate, implement and review legal strategies, policies, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal services as per the County’s strategic plan.
•  Advice and assist the county Government in compliance with national and international instruments
•  Ensuring compliance with principle and values of good governance, Human right, transparency, ethics and integrity
•  Provide opinions and advice on legal matters as required.
•  Analyzing research data and compiling reports
•  Undertaking law review
•  Interpreting legal instruments and statutes.
•  Perform any other function that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

•  Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Bachelor of Law (L.L.B) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
•  Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate
•  Senior Management Course not lasting less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
•  A minimum experience of six (6) years and at least two (2) years in senior position either public or private legal practice;
•  Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:
The Secretary,
Mandera County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 356-70300, Mandera​

Closing Date : 8 November. 2023