Busia County Attorney Jobs Kenya

Busia County Attorney Jobs Kenya


Busia County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service.

The County Government of Busia calls on all interested and suitably qualified persons to submit applications to serve as County Attorney and County Solicitor.

County Attorney, Job Group ‘ R’ ( 1 Position)

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the County Secretary, duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Be principal legal adviser to the county executive;
  • Represent the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
  • Advise departments in the county executive on legislative and other legal matters; -Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;
  • Responsible for the revision of county laws;
  • Liaise with the Office of the Attorney-General and other agencies on legal matters when need arises;
  • Perform any other necessary function as may be directed for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the duties of the County Attorney.

    Requirements for Appointment

    A person qualifies for appointment as County Attorney if such person-

  • Is a Kenyan citizen;
  • Has at least a Degree in law from recognized institution;
  • Has at least seven years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court
    of Kenya; and
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Terms:

  • Contract

    How to Apply

  • Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

    [The Secretary/CEO,
    Busia County Public Service Board,
    P.O. PRIVATE BAG – 50400
    BUSIA K]

  • All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, or on before Wednesday, 26th September, 2018.

    Note:

  • All applicants are required to obtain clearance from the following institutions
  • The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
  • The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contracted
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards,
  • Certificates and Testimonials at the interview

  • The Busia County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, omen, Persons with Disabilities and other Disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
  • Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.

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