- Advertised Date: 08/15/24
- Closing Date: 09/04/24 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 10
Job Tite/Designation
Senior Legal Officer – Nairobi
Key Responsibilities:
- oDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs and other legal documents with external partners.
- oEnsure all contracts comply with legal and organizational standards;
- oManage the contract lifecycle, from initiation to renewal or termination.
- oMonitor and ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations.
- oDevelop and implement compliance policies and procedures;
- oConduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments.
- oProvide legal advice and support for the management of external grants;
- oEnsure all grant agreements meet compliance requirements and organizational goals;
- oAssist in the integration of all functions into the grants management process.
- oContribute to the development and updating of organizational policies related to contracts and compliance.
- oProvide training and support to staff on legal and compliance issues.
- oWork closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Communications, and ICT teams to ensure cohesive support for the DSPPGM office.
- oAct as a liaison between DSPPGM and external legal counsel when necessary.
- oLiaise with legal departments in the Ministry of Health, Attorney General’s office, National Treasury, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other relevant governmental bodies in management of contracts.
- oEnsure alignment with governmental policies and regulations affecting contracts and compliance.
- oProvide legal advice on intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- oAssist in the protection and management of intellectual property assets.
- oDevelop and implement policies related to IP
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least four (4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education; | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya; | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK); | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Valid practicing license; | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Proficiency in computer applications; | Mandatory |
| 9 | ix.Demonstrated work performance and results. | Mandatory |
| 10 | Analytical skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | Strong communication and reporting skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | Interpersonal and negotiation skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | Team player | Skills & Competencies |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 05
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Application Ends on: 09/04/24 5:00:00 PM
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