Legal Officer Job in Kenya

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police.IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.
The Authority wishes to recruit a results oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill position below:
Senior Legal Officer
IPOA Grade 5
Job Ref: IPOA/HR/03/2016
1 Post
Reports to Director, Complaints Management and Legal Services through the Head of Legal Services
Major duties and responsibilities:

Handling complex litigation cases and provide adequate representation of IPOA in civil and criminal Court Proceedings;

Carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of investigations and to prepare legal reports and briefs;

Carrying out research into legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Authority;

preparing statutory performance and annual reports in liaison with Heads of other departments of the Authority;

Undertaking conveyancing and provide legal advice to the Authority on all aspects thereof;

Handling matters pertaining to the preparation of cases for prosecution and oversee the prosecution thereof;

Providing liaison with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and other relevant State Agencies;

Undertaking any other duties that may be assigned from time to timeProfile:

Must be a citizen of Kenya.

Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.Required functional skills:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;

Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years in Legal services, in the Public Service or Private Sector post admission experience in Law as a legal practitioner/academician or judicial officer;

Knowledge and experience in a law enforcement environment will be an added advantage; and

Certificate in computer application skills;Required behavioral skills:

A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues;

Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in work performance; and

Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution of KenyaAdditional Information
All applicants MUST attach clearance from the following bodies:

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and

Certificate of Good ConductHow to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria are invited to send their applications by submitting duly completed IPOA job application Form IPOA Senior Legal Officer Job in Kenya (CLICK HERE to download), updated CV, academic certificates and testimonials.
Canvassing and incomplete applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday 5th February, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority
P.O Box 23035-00100
Nairobi.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.