Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a state Agency under treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross border trade, Establish, manage and implement the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS). The overall objective of the National Electronic Single Window System Project is to facilitate international trade by reducing delays and lowering costs associated with clearance of goods at the Kenyan borders while maintaining the requisite controls and collection of levies, fees duties and taxes, where applicable on imports or exports.

Duties and Responsibilities

The attaché shall report to the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager and the duties will include.

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
• Drafting status reports on court matters affecting the Corporation.
• Researching and drafting legal opinions on the interpretation, impact and effect of the relevant laws and general conditions affecting various areas of the KenTrade’s operations.
• Compilation of legal documents for pre-trial conferencing
• Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed.
• Facilitate preparations and attendance of witnesses.
• Receiving correspondence and facilitating timely dispatch of correspondence
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Corporation Secretary and Legal Affairs Manager

Academic/Professional Requirements

• Should be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 35 years.
• Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months);
• Should be a continuing law student from a recognized university with relevant transcripts/result slips/letter from the training institution.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc