County Government of Kakamega Advertisement of Vacancies
Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:
County Attorney Job Group ‘R’ (1 Post)
The County Attorney will report to the County Secretary and will be responsible for the management and coordination of legal matters in the County Legal Department.
Duties will include:
- Providing legal advice to the County Government;
- Interpreting relevant legislation and their implication to the County government;
- Providing legal guidance and facilitating the necessary gazzettement;
- Providing legislative support to the County Secretary including preparation of briefs on legislation and amendments where appropriate;
- Drafting contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the County Government and its collaborators;
- Enforcing contracts and leases;
- Articulating the county position in meetings, seminars, negotiations and conventions;
- Ensuring accountability and prudent management of resources and assets;
- Ensuring compliance with principles and values of governance, human rights transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity within the County;
- Ensuring implementation and realization of strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function;
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Masters of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
- Diploma in Legal Education from Kenya School of Law;
- Possess a current practicing certificate and MUST be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
- Practised in the public or private sector for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
- Evidence of having attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Possess leadership qualities, interpersonal and effective communication skills and
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
Terms of Service: Contract
How to Apply:
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
Chief Executive Officer/Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 458 -50100
Kakamega
NB:
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor; All applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and Please note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.