Job Description
The Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) is a Statutory Agency
whose primary function is law reform. Established under the
Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, No. 19 of 2013, the KLRC’s
mandate is spread across a number of instruments including
Section 6 of the KLRC Act, 2013 and Section 5 of the County
Governments Act, 2012.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 19 of the KLRC Act,
KLRC invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the
position of Secretary/Chief Executive Officer.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Secretary to the
Commission if the person-
(a) is a citizen of Kenya;
(b) holds a postgraduate degree from a university recognized in
Kenya;
(c) has at least five years proven experience at management
level;
(d) has experience in any of the following fields-
(i) ethics and governance
(ii) law
(iii) economics
(iv) social studies
(v) research; or
(vi) corporate management; and
(e) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Duties and Terms of Service
1. The Secretary shall serve on such terms and conditions as the
Commission may determine.
2. The Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years but may
be eligible for re-appointment.
3. The Secretary shall, in the performance of the functions and
duties of the office, be responsible to the Commission.
4. The Secretary shall-
(a) be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission
(b) be an accounting officer of the Commission
(c) be responsible for-
(i) carrying into effect the decisions of the Commission;
(ii) day-to-day administration and management of the
affairs of the Commission;
(iii) supervision of the staff of the Commission; and
(d) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
Commission.