Job Purpose
The
job holder is responsible for assisting in providing Board Secretariat services
on behalf of the Director General and legal advisory services to the Authority
thereby creating a conducive legal environment for execution of the Authority’s
mandate as stipulated in the Kenya Roads Act, 2007.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Reading and verifying documentation
vis-Ã -vis historical information contained in individual case files;
- Obtaining information required on case
files and communicating to the external advocates;
- Identifying legal and compliance risks
- Compiling contract documentation for
preparation and related documents for the Authority;
- Coordinating handling of cases filed
against the Authority between the departments and external counsel; and
- Attending court hearings.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized
institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies
from the Council of Legal Education;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High
Court;
- Annual Practicing Certificate from the
Law Society of Kenya;
- Certificate of good standing from the Law
Society of Kenya;
- Proficiency in computer applications and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
How To Apply
All
candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should
apply online using the provided link accessible via the KeNHA
Website by close of business on Monday, 15 th July 2024 at 5:00 pm.
KeNHA
is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality
within the organization and therefore encourages persons with disability, women
and those from marginalized areas to apply. Applicants with disability are
requested to indicate their status on the application link for ease of
identification.
Prospective
candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in
Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present
the following documents during the interview.
- Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
Clearance Certificate
- Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance
Certificate
- Higher Education Loans Board Clearance
Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
- Certificate of Good Conduct issued by
National Police Service
- Certificate of Clearance from the Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
The
above documents will not be required at the point of application.
The
terms of appointment for the above positions shall be on Permanent &
Pensionable Terms of Service:
Applications
without the relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of
canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on
kenha.co.ke to apply
