Turkana University College (TUC) was inaugurated on 27th January 2017 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. This is Kenya’s first Public University to be established in the vast resource – rich area of north western Kenya. The University College is situated in Turkana County, which is the 2nd largest County in Kenya covering 68,680sq km. It is the same size with the Republic of Rwanda. The County borders with South Sudan to the north, Uganda to the west and Ethiopia to the north- west.

(REF: TUC/NT: 03/15/09/2023)

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The applicant:

• Must have a Masters of Laws/Legal Studies degree from a recognized University with six (6) years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and Postgraduate Diploma in Law with nine (9) years relevant working experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) plus Postgraduate Diploma in Law with three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Legal Officer Scale XI or its equivalent.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Commissioner of Oaths.
• Must be a registered member of the Law Society of Kenya and be of good standing
• Must have a current practicing certificate.
• CPS (K)/CS will have an added advantage
• Must be ICT Competent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the council, its members and the College for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings/processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of action points.
• Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
• Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Representing the University College in all types of suits
• Offer legal advice to the University College
• Draft, update and review contracts and other legal documentation
• Filing of statutory returns, council records, and college assets registers
• Conduct Training needs assessment for the council members and implement appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements
• Organize for effective Council and Committee evaluation