REF: YEDF/MLS/12/2023
Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance
Purpose of Job:
The job holder will provide Board secretarial and legal services to the Fund in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. He/she will be the Head of Legal Services Function, responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for management and coordination of the Legal Function.
Job Description:
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following functions:
Formulate, implement, and regulate the Fund’s legal policies and procedures;
Advise the Fund on legal matters;
Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Fund;
Initiate required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Fund’s activities;
Liaise with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
Facilitate compliance with all legal requirements by the Fund;
Conduct field visits and investigation missions;
Conduct research on legal issues falling within the Fund’s mandate;
Prepare reports; and
Attending court cases where necessary.
Job Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in Management;
Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Computer proficiency; and
Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results.
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Interested candidates should send applications (with reference number clearly indicated on the envelope) to:
The Chairperson
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board
4th Floor, Renaissance Corporate Park
Upper Hill,
P. O Box 48610-00100
Nairobi
Applications must include:Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) referees including their email addresses and day time contacts, relevant certificates and testimonials, and a copy of National ID/passport. Applicants must indicate current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, email and day time telephone contact.Applications, must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 20th December, 2023.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.Successful applicants will be required to provide clearance certificates from the following bodies:Youth Enterprise Development Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
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