IPOA Job Vacancy in Kenya : Senior Legal Officer

IPOA Job Vacancy in Kenya : Senior Legal Officer

February 1, 2015

Job Description

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police. 

IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.

IPOA wishes to recruit a results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancy at the Authority:

 

Senior Legal Officer

IPOA Grade 4

Ref: IPOA/HR/02/2015

Job Summary: The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Director Complaints and Legal Services in coordinating and managing IPOA legal work and Prosecutions. 

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Liaising with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and other relevant state agencies on all legal matters affecting the Authority;
• Providing adequate representation of IPOA in civil and criminal court proceedings;
• Carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of the investigations and to prepare prosecution reports and briefs;
• Participating in reviews and the formulation of legal policies and practices;
• Participating in negotiations of treaties and contracts;
• Providing legal opinions/advice and reports on legal matters as required;
• Interpreting legal instruments and statutes;
• Conducting legal assignments and projects;
• Representation in legal, civil and criminal court proceedings;
• Participating in discussions of legal concepts and development processes, risks and opportunities;
• Undertaking conveyancing and provide legal advice to the Authority; and
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and leases.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years post admission experience in Law as a legal practitioner/state counsel/ or judicial officer;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution;
• Post graduate diploma in legal studies;
• Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in work performance.
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All shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials. 

They will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.

i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

ii. Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)

iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and

iv. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position. 

Applications should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone, e-mail address and contacts of three references. 

Applications should be sent or delivered to the address below:

 

The Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,

ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor, 

1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100, 

Nairobi

Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke

Applications should be received not later than 13th February 2015.IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

 

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer

 

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