The National Land Commission of Kenya is an independent government commission whose establishment was provided for by the Constitution of Kenya to, amongst other things, manage public land on behalf of the national and county governments, initiate investigations into present or historical land injustices and recommend appropriate redress, and monitor and have oversight responsibilities over land use planning throughout the country. It was officially established under The National Land Commission Act, 2012

JOB REF: NLC/LADR/1/2023 

Terms of Appointment The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.

Job purpose:

Responsible for the management of Legal Advice to the Commission and safeguards its interests through various legal initiatives and facilitates decision making for enhanced effectiveness in the fulfilment of its Constitutional and Statutory mandate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate work plans and supervise officers to ensure management of work is in line with set targets.
• Implements policies, procedures and regulations on Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution;
• Prepares preliminary legal documents and instruments;
• Ensures compliance to policies, procedures and regulations on legal affairs and enforcement;
• Conducts research on emerging trends on legislative and regulatory changes and dispute resolutions that impact on the Commission’s mandate, functions and powers;
• Drafts of legal opinions,
• Represents the Commission on litigation and court cases for the Commission;
• Drafts contracts, lease agreements and memorandum of understanding between the Commission and its collaborators;
• Enforces legal decisions, court orders, contracts and leases;
• Prepares reports and findings for litigation and court cases for the Commission;
• Undertakes the Commission’s law review to ensure set standards and procedures are effective;
• Ensures compliance and enforcement of various legislations;
• Undertakes risk management, case management, alternative dispute resolution and mediation;
• Facilitates the process of Gazettement of Notices to ensure proper communication;
• Investigates complaints of present or historical land injustices and development of related investigative findings;
• Undertakes traditional and alternative dispute resolution in land dispute handling and management; and
• Develops and implements programmes in line with appropriate provisions of Article 67 and Article 69 of the Constitution

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor of laws degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Have Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Have valid practicing certificate/license;
• Have membership with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Have Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• 9 years of service, 3 years of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization.

Applicants must possess level of knowledge and skills in the following areas;

• Good understanding of the Constitution.
• Soft Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Ability to work under Pressure.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Problem solving skills.
• Supervisory Skills.