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20 Dec 2023

Legal Officer II – 4 Posts at Kenya Law Reform Commission

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Job Description

The Kenya Law Reform Commission (the Commission) is established by the Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, No. 19 of 2013 (the Act). Presidential assent was given on 14 January 2013 and the Act came into force on 25th January 2013. The Commission has a statutory and ongoing role of reviewing all the law of Kenya to ensure that it is modernized, relevant and harmonized with the Constitution of Kenya. Following the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010, the Commission has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the Constitution. The third mandate is found in the County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012 which requires the Commission to assist the county governments in the development of their laws.

Summary

This is the entry grade for this cadre and involves discharging of KLRC mandate through legal research, public education, development of legislative proposals and review of law and statutory instruments.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable and includes:

  • Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 61,105-Kshs.84,284 p.m.
  • House Allowance: Kshs. 28,000 p.m.
  • Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m
  • State Counsel Allowance: Ksh. 30,000 per month
  • Non Practicing Allowance: Ksh. 15,000 per month
  • Leave allowance: Ksh. 6,000 per annum.
  • Annual Leave: 30 working days per leave year
  • Medical: As per the current KLRC medical insurance cover

Duties and Responsibilities: These will entail among others:

  • Development of initial drafts of the Commission’s policies and  guidelines for review;
  • Development of strategies for stakeholder consultations and  engagements;
  • Liaising with other departments in the implementation of the  Commission’s mandate;
  • Undertaking research and collating information for the development of the Commission’s reports;
  • Participation in capacity building and implementation of  performance management of the Commission;
  • Initiating legislative proposals for reforming any branch of the law;
  • Preparing legal opinions and advisories relating to requests from Parliament, county assemblies, MDAs, the Judiciary and other stake  holders;
  • Analyzing input from stakeholders on policy, legislative, regulatory and administrative proposals and take necessary action;
  • Attending meetings for development and clarification of national and county policy, legislative proposals and statutory instruments;
  • Preparing drafts of national and county policy, legislative proposals  and statutory instruments;
  • Reviewing existing national and county policy or legislation to  identify inconsistencies with the Constitution;
  • Conducting research on law reform issues arising from judicial pronouncements, revision of laws or emerging areas of law;
  • Participating in exchange programmes and collaborative initiatives with other law reform agencies for purposes of sharing information  to facilitate law reform in Kenya;
  • Participating in the Commission’s resource mobilization programmes and activities; and
  • Participating in implementation of the Commission’s projects and  plans.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • Bachelor’s degree in Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Three years post-qualification experience; and
  • Certificate in computer application skills.


Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates, supporting documents and testimonials and Application addressed to:
The Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Law Reform Commission
Reinsurance Plaza, 3rd Floor, Taifa Road
P.O Box 34999 – 00100
NAIROBI

though   [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 12 January. 2023





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