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5 Dec 2023

Manager, Legal Services at Youth Enterprise Development Fund

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Job Description

The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth & Gender Affairs. The Fund was established on 1st February 2007 as one of the strategies to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Kenya. It is one of the flagship projects of Vision 2030, under the social pillar

REF: YEDF/MLS/12/2023

Terms of Employment: Contract – 5 years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance

Purpose of Job:

The job holder will provide Board secretarial and legal services to the Fund in line with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations. He/she will be the Head of Legal Services Function, responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for management and coordination of the Legal Function.

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following functions:

  • Formulate, implement, and regulate the Fund’s legal policies and procedures;
  • Advise the Fund on legal matters;
  • Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Fund;
  • Initiate required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Fund’s activities;
  • Liaise with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
  • Facilitate compliance with all legal requirements by the Fund;
  • Conduct field visits and investigation missions;
  • Conduct research on legal issues falling within the Fund’s mandate;
  • Prepare reports; and
  • Attending court cases where necessary.

Job Specifications:

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

  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in Management;
  • Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
  • Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
  • Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Computer proficiency; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and merit as reflected in work performance and results.




Method of Application

Submit your CV, with three (3) referees including their email addresses and day time contacts, relevant certificates and testimonials, and a copy of National ID/passport and Application to: The Chairperson Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board 4th Floor, Renaissance Corporate Park Upper Hill, P. O Box 48610-00100 Nairobi Closing Date : 20 December. 2023




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