Job Description
PRINCIPAL LEGAL OFFICER, ODPC 4, ONE (1) POST - V/NO 16/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed to head Legal Division working under the supervision
of the Senor Principal Legal Officer to provide technical on legal issues relating to the
functions, structures and activities of Office of Data Protection Commissioner. The Officer
will also support management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and
monitor compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance requirements.
The Officer will be responsible to Data Commissioner.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 128,684 – 197,676PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 45,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 14,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 Working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Five (5) years’ experience in a related field;
ii. A Bachelor’s of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s degree in Law or Masters in Business Administration or its equivalent
from a recognized and accredited institution;
iv. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
v. Admission to the bar as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
vi. Membership with the Law Society of Kenya of good standing;
vii. Proficiency in Computer Applications;
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Provision of legal advice to the Office of Data Commissioner;
ii. Carry out legal and governance compliance;
iii. Preparing Court responses and represent the Office of the Data Commissioner
in court;
iv. Ensuring compliance and renewals of all the licenses, contracts, agreements
and permits of the Office;
v. Keeping custody of the Seal of the Office, documents, original contracts,
agreements and any other documents of the Office;
vi. Interpreting legislation, regulations, rules, guidelines and protect legal interests
of the Office;
vii. Implementing of the Office of Data Commissioner legal policies and strategies;
viii. Undertaking negotiations, arbitrations and court cases;
ix. Preparation of Contracts and memorandum for the Office;
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Principal Legal
Officer.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Supervisory Skills;
ii. Technical skills;
iii. Communication skills;
iv. Problem solving skills;
v. Report writing skills;
vi. Creativity and Innovativeness;
vii. Interpersonal skills.