Job Description
MANAGER, LEGAL SERVICES – YEDF JOB GRADE 3 – REF:
YEDF/MLS/12/2023
Job Location: Nairobi
Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance
Purpose of Job: The job holder will provide Board secretarial and legal services to the Fund
in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. He/she will be the
Head of Legal Services Function, responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for management
and coordination of the Legal Function.
a) Job Description:
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following
functions:
i) Formulate, implement, and regulate the Fund’s legal policies and procedures;
ii) Advise the Fund on legal matters;
iii) Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other legal
documents on behalf of the Fund;
iv) Initiate required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Fund’s activities;
v) Liaise with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and
operations;
vi) Facilitate compliance with all legal requirements by the Fund;
vii) Conduct field visits and investigation missions;
viii) Conduct research on legal issues falling within the Fund’s mandate;
ix) Prepare reports; and
x) Attending court cases where necessary.
b) Job Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i) A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of
which should have been in Management;
ii) Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) Master’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
v) Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
vi) Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
vii) Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);
viii) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
ix) Computer proficiency; and
x) Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work
performance and results.