Key Responsibilities:
Undertaking objective legal and policy research and analysis;
Analyze Bills of Parliament and prepare well-reasoned memoranda on various bills;
Liaise with the respective departmental Committees in Parliament
Design, develop and co-ordinate the implementation of projects and activities on legislative reform;
Initiate and sustain effective interaction with local and international collaborators on legislative reforms;
Monitor trends of emerging contemporary issues nationally, regionally and internationally and legislative responses;
Coordinate implementation and activities of projects on the legislative reforms;
Liaise and Advise the Deputy Secretary (Legislation, Administration & PIL Directorate) on areas of programme mandate;
Initiate and develop programmatic areas on legislative reforms;
Initiate Donor funding proposals towards supporting legislative reforms
Oversee the administration department in accordance to the Society’s Organogram;
Preparation and production of timely programme reports; and
Any other related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO.
Qualifications & Skills
A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
A Master of Laws (LL.M) degree and any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a minimum of Seven (7) years post-admission experience and holds a current Practicing Certificate;
Excellent knowledge of legislative drafting and parliamentary processes;
Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills knowledge of current legislative trends;
Experience in planning, administration, management and monitoring of programs;
Demonstrate ability to initiate donor funding proposals, administer and manage donor funds and grants;
High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity; and
Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational and computer skills.
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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Interested persons are requested to fill the form here and then submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience relevant to this position. All applications should be forwarded to the undersigned on email at recruitment@lsk.or.ke so as to reach us not later than Monday, 10th March, 2024.N/B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
THE SECRETARY/CEO
LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA
LAVINGTON, OPP. VALLEY ARCADE
GITANGA ROAD
P.O. BOX 72219 – 00200
NAIROBI
Apply via :
recruitment@lsk.or.ke
