Job Description
Commercial Services Officer (4 Positions) - Job Grade 6 (Permanent And Pensionable) REF : 9 / 8 / 2023
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university;
2. A Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
3. Current practicing certificate;
4. Admission as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
5. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya;
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Application Requirements
Applicants MUST upload the following documents during application:
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their current and previous employers, positions held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three professional referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
3. National Identity Card; and
4. Copies of academic and professional certificates;
Youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail original and copy of a signed application letter, Curriculum Vitae; certified copies of the relevant academic and professional certificates; national identity card; birth certificate and valid clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution during the interview.
Responsibilities
1. Prepare draft contracts, leases and other agreements in relation to goods and services supplied to the Authority by third parties;
2. Participate in the negotiation and formulation of Memorandum of Understandings between the Authority, government agencies and other institutions;
3. Review licenses, permits to ensure they are properly formulated and comply with the relevant law and regulations;
4. Liaise with other government agencies such as Government printer to follow up on statutes, regulations, gazette notices and other information;
5. Participate in various ad hoc committees such as petroleum and gas licensing committee, electricity and renewable energy licensing committee among others;
6. Check on the legality and validity of insurance policies and performance bonds provided by third party service providers;
7. Prepare quarterly and other necessary reports for the purposes of the Directorates’ annual work plan;
8. Undertake research on topical legal issues;
9. Prepare and update the Directorates’ risk register;
10. Prepare presentations on the Directorate’s role and other activities as may be required from time to time;
11. Collect and assemble relevant documents, reports and other information required by the consultants during legal and governance audits;
12. Participate in evaluation of tender documents when required during procurement process; and
13. Participate in the drafting of the Directorates’ process and procedures as per Quality Management System requirements.