Kibabii University is a public university in Kenya located in Bungoma County along Bungoma-Chwele highway.

KIBU/ADM/01/2024

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade AD 14 or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya – CPS (K);
• Be registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries;
• Been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
• PhD in Law from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution;
• Registered with relevant professional body; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring compliance with Statutes, regulations and procedures; P
• Advising the Vice Chancellor and Council on legal obligations; a
• Drafting, reviewing and approving agreements, grant awards and contracts;
• Overseeing management of land assets and Intellectual Property;
• Keeping custody of legal and Council documents;
• Overseeing preparation of Council and legal reports;
• Overseeing review of legal policies and practices;
• Identifying, mitigating legal risks and developing remedial plans;
• Representing the University in litigation and developing case strategy;
• Ensuring Council resolutions, internal policies and procedures comply with legal provisions;
• Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation;
• Preparing Council notice, agenda and minutes;
• Attending Council meetings; and
• Preparing Council work plans.