Council of Governors Legal Officer - Legislative and Policy Monitoring - Jobs in Kenya

Council of Governors Legal Officer - Legislative and Policy Monitoring - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Council of Governors (CoG) is established under Section 19 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012 with the mandate to provide a mechanism for consultation amongst County Governments, share information on performance of the counties in execution of their functions, facilitate capacity building for governors, and consider reports from other intergovernmental forums on national and county interests amongst other functions (Section20).

For better execution of its mandate, the Council of Governors is established in various sectorial working Committees and Departments. To enable the Council achieve its mandate and vision, the Council wishes to recruit a Legal Officer, Legislative and Policy Monitoring to support the Legal Department at the Council:

Job Purpose

To review policy and legislative proposals and prepare advisories to the Council of Governors.

Reporting to the Director, Legal Services, and the Legal Officer will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Support the development of memoranda and reviews on Bills and Policies arising from the assigned Committees.

Support in the monitoring and tracking Bills before Parliament.

Provide periodic updates on Parliament Order Papers, Bill Trackers, Hansard and Gazette notices.

Track the uptake of COG proposals in both houses of parliament and bring the controversial ones to the attention of the Council.

Prepare advisory opinions on assented Bills.

Assist in planning for the training of County Attorneys on legislative drafting.

Update the database of all laws passed and reviewed by Parliament on devolution.

Update the database on laws passed by County Assemblies.

Participate in law reform exercises initiated by the Attorney-General or by other Ministries and draft the requisite legislation.

Provide advisory and legal support services and technical assistance on policy and legislation in Council’s Committees.

Review and provide feedback on the legal aspects affecting the assigned Committees.

Monitor policy and legislative developments and trends of the assigned Committees.

Carry out research on legal reforms relevant to devolution

Maintain database of all gazetted matters which relate to the Council

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws from a recognized institution.

Postgraduate diploma of laws and admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

A valid practicing certificate.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Membership to the Law Society of Kenya.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years experience.

Functional Skills

Basic understanding of international and national goals, policies, objectives, and ability to relate them to Council’s mandate.

Basic understanding of Devolution as enshrined in the Constitution.

Basic understanding of government policies, regulations, and procedures.

Ability to develop policy and implement strategy.

Ability to undertake stakeholder management.

Negotiation Skills.

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution skills

People management skills

Professionalism

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Council of Governors Legal Officer - Legislative and Policy Monitoring - Jobs in Kenya

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