Director Legal Affairs – Nairobi – Office of the Controller of Budget

Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:
Head the Legal Services Directorate;
Advise management on legal, governance and compliance issues;
Formulate legal, governance & compliance strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;
Oversee implementation of legal, governance & compliance policies, systems and procedures;
Ensure compilation of reports on Legal, Governance & Compliance;
Initiate research on legal issues;
Provide legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Office;
Advise on any legal issues that may arise in the course of executing the mandate of the office;
Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
Ensure safe custody of legal documents.

Requirements for the position:
Must have a Masters degree in Law from a recognized university;
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior management level;
Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
Must be thoroughly conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government policies and regulations.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
Excellent Leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Integrity
Team player
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
Application Process
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.

Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, Home County, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.

You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work / academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100
Nairobi
The closing date is 15th September, 2015.

Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

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