MSEA Head of Legal Affairs Job in Kenya

Position: Head, Legal Affairs
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a State Corporation established under Micro and Small Enterprises Act No. 55 of 2012.
The Authority (MSEA) is categorized as a Service Corporation, PC 3B and is domiciled in the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.
MSEA was established for the promotion, development, regulation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Sector in Kenya.

The Authority is mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes, promote and develop MSE sector, monitor and evaluate implementation policies, programmes and activities related to MSE development.

Further, the Authority is established to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate integration of various Public and private policies, programmes and activities related to Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya.

The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the following vacant position:

Position: Head, Legal Affairs
Ref. No: MSEA- 7/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4

The Head, Legal and Corporate Affairs will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Authority on matters relating to Micro and Small enterprises.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the Authority;
• Initiating policy research on legal issues;
• Reviewing legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
• Preparing briefs, papers and memoranda;
• Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
• Drawing Contracts and Agreements and initiating periodic legal reviews of MSE Act and other relevant rules where necessary in liaison with the office of the Attorney General;
• Providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Authority; Providing legal support and services to the programmes in which the Authority will be involved;
• Liaising with other departments for resources allocation;
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising other staff in the division.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Law ( LL.M) or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate
• A minimum five years (5) working experience in legal practice at a senior Managerial level
• Proficiency in IT skills
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret clearly and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030

Additional Information
In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply

If you clearly believe that you to meet the criteria given above, please submit your sealed application letters with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, 3 referees with their e-mail addresses and telephone contacts; quoting the Reference Number for the job being applied on both the envelop and the application letter.

All applications should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered or emailed to the Chairman not later than 12th August, 2015.

The Chairman
Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
Nairobi.

Email: chairman@mseauthority.go.ke

MSEA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification