Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Assistant Director, Laboratory Services (Organic Chemistry) Jobs
Job Description
Providing legal advice to ensure the best legal approach is taken by the Institute;
Drafting contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
Undertaking research on different information to ensure the Institute is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
Participating in preparing Board reports, minutes and resolutions;
Assisting in managing the risk exposure of the Institute by ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
Working with external lawyers to initiate lawsuits or to formulate a defence, to gather evidence in legal proceedings involving the Institute, and rendering general advice relating to any legal proceedings involving the Institute;
Keeping track of updates and amendments and changes in legislation;
Assisting in facilitating Board induction and the development and implementation of capacity building programmes;
Assisting in facilitating legal, compliance and governance audits;
Providing input in the development and implementation of the Board charters and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Providing input in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budgets and expenditures; and
Providing secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable.
Person Specification
Cumulative service period of three (3) years' relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II;
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
Admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
Current practising certificate;
Certified Public Secretary CPS (Part II) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Demonstrated results in work performance; and
Fulfilment of the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies and Skills
Organization and management skills;
Leadership and managerial skills;
Drafting skills;
Report writing skills; and
Negotiation and arbitration skills.
Remuneration and Benefits
Basic salary scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.
House allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.
Commuter allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.
Annual leave allowance: KShs. 10,000 P.A.
Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) Assistant Director, Laboratory Services (Organic Chemistry) Jobs
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