The Council of Legal Education is established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya (hereinafter the Council).
The core functions of the Council are to regulate legal education and training in Kenya, license legal education providers, supervise legal education providers; and advise the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.
In order to effectively carry out these functions the Council wishes to recruit full time high caliber persons.
We seek to recruit:-
1. Investigation Officer
Ref: CLE/HR06/14CLE 6
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Senior Quality Assurance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for undertaking quality assurance and compliance monitoring of training providers through periodic inspections.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist review applications for approval or renewal requests from legal training providers for completeness;
- Assist in reviewing and processing applications for approval of training providers;
- Conduct visits to training institutions to monitor adherence to standards and set curriculum;
- Assist in reviewing applications for equation and accreditation of foreign legal qualifications;
- Update the database of accredited legal training providers.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
- Bachelors Degree in Law (LL.B.);
- Training in Standards and accreditation;
- At least 4 years relevant working experience in a similar environment;
- Experience in conducting research;
- Good report writing skills;
- A team player, high level interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timeliness;
- Must be computer literate;
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
2. Senior Standards and Curriculum Development Officer
Ref: CLE/HR05/14 CLE5
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Manager, Standards and Curriculum Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in developing a suitable curriculum for each level of legal training.
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake benchmarking activities to assist in developing new trends and standards for legal education;
- To document and communicate the standards and curricular to legal training providers;
- To facilitate regular consultative fora for stakeholders on curriculum and standards development;
- To participate in the development of a clear framework for equation of foreign qualifications Kenya.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
- Masters Degree in Education;
- Professional qualification in Education Management OR Standards Setting and Accreditation work;
- At least 6 years relevant working experience, 3 of which should be at senior management level in a similar environment;
- Good leadership, planning and organization skills;
- A team player, high level interpersonal skills;
- Good report writing skills and experience in conducting research;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timeliness;
- Must be computer literate;
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
3. Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer
Ref: CLE/HR04/14 CLE 5
2 Positions
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Manager, Quality Assurance & Accreditation, the successful candidate will assist in the administration of the accreditation processes and day to day quality assurance activities including inspection of training providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer applications for accrediting and licensing legal training providers;
- Monitor the adherence to standards and set curriculum by legal education providers;
- Receive and review applications for equation of qualifications and accreditation from foreign legal training institutions;
- Coordinate and develop a comprehensive and updated database of accredited legal education providers;
- Participate in training and standards setting for legal training providers.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
- Masters Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent);
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.);
- Professional qualification and demonstrable experience in Standards setting and accreditation work;
- At least 6 years relevant working experience, 3 of which should be at a senior level in a similar environment;
- Experience in conducting research;
- Good report writing skills and high level interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timelines;
- Team player, self-driven and focused;
- Must be computer literate;
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
4. Director, Compliance, Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Ref: CLE/HR01/14 CLE 2
1 Position
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Council Secretary / Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the heads of departments, and will be responsible for initiating, and implementing the legal education regulatory framework, develop standards for accrediting legal education providers, curricular and modes of instruction, quality and modes of examination, harmonization of legal education and monitoring and evaluation of legal education providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of standards for legal education and training in Kenya;
- Oversee the implementation of a transparent system of accrediting legal education providers in Kenya;
- Develop a framework for equation of foreign legal qualifications in Kenya;
- Develop an information based monitoring system for adherence to set standards by legal education providers;
- Coordinate the development of appropriate training programmes for legal training providers;
- Implement an efficient delivery of Accreditation, licensing and Certification services for legal Education providers;
- Coordinate the development of a framework for harmonization of legal education and training in Kenya.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
- Masters Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) (A PhD in a relevant area or professional qualifications in a relevant area will be an added advantage);
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.);
- At least 12 years relevant working experience, 6 of which must be at a senior Management level in a similar environment;
- Experience in standards setting and accreditation, managing research assignments and project management;
- Good leadership skills, planning and organization skills;
- Must be computer literate;
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
How to Apply
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.
Send your application to:-
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502
Karen, Nairobi
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502
Karen, Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than 27th June, 2014
Please note that:- Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and Only shortlisted candidates will, therefore, be contacted.
CLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
