Legal Assistant Officer at TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council

VACANCY NO.: CDACC/8/4/2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Drafting legal opinions and reports on various issues affecting the Council.
• Undertaking legal audits to measure the Council’s level of compliance with various legal requirements.
• Drafting leases, agreements, and memorandums of understanding.
• Participating in the review of the Council’s policies to ensure that they are in line with relevant laws and Government Circulars.
• Obtaining information and evidence on legal matters involving the Council and preparing instructions to external lawyers.
• Representing the Council in court and other legal fora.
• Informing contractors to renew performance bonds and insurance.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution with a one (1) year experience.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• A registered member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in work performance.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.