Job Description
REF: LO – HO
Reporting to the General Secretary, this position is responsible for providing and facilitating legal, technical, institutional and related services to the Council.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Offer legal and technical counsel to the Council
Draw, peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the Council
Draw and accept court processes affecting the Council and take action as necessary
Liaise with Council’s external lawyers in legal matters affecting the Council
Service, organize and facilitate constitutional and governance meetings
Draft notices, agenda and minutes for constitutional meetings and governance meetings
Keep corporate members’ records and facilitate processing of new applications for membership
Ensure that the Council’s property and staff are adequately insured
Administer the Council’s general and life insurance policies
Provide designated technical support to Council’s subsidiaries, affiliates and corporate members
Keep track of new legislation and advise the Council accordingly
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
A current Advocate’s Practicing Certificate
5 years’ experience in a similar position especially within a Non-Governmental Organization set up
Age of 32 years and above
Other Competences:
Demonstrable Christian maturity
Good understanding of court procedures and processes
Good command of insurance law and practice
Demonstrable knowledge of labour law and industrial relations
Strong analytical and planning skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to multi task and work with minimum supervision
