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4 Oct 2023

Program Officer Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation at Law Society of Kenya

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Job Description

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is Kenya’s premier bar association, with membership of all practicing advocates, currently numbering over thirteen thousand members. It has the mandate to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The Society was established by an Act of Parliament – The Law Society of Kenya Act (Chapter 18 of the Laws of Kenya). The Law Society in its present form was formed in 1948 by section 3 of the Law Society of Kenya Ordinance, 1949. That Act was later repealed by the current Law Society of Kenya Act, which came into force on 30th October, 1992. Our Vision The vision of the Law Society of Kenya is to empower our members and promote good governance and the just rule of law. Our Mission The Law Society of Kenya mission is to be a world recognized bar association in the provision of quality services, fostering advocacy and the rule of law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Undertaking objective legal and policy research and analysis
  •  Liaising with the respective departmental Committee in Parliament
  • Initiate and sustain effective interaction with local and international collaborators on legislative reforms
  • Monitor trends of emerging contemporary issues nationally, regionally and internationally and legislative responses.
  • Initiate and develop programmatic areas on legislative reforms
  • Initiate Donor funding proposals towards supporting legislative reforms
  • Preparation and production of timely programme report;

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB.) from a recognized university and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
  • An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of 5 years working experience
  • Skills in legislative drafting, policy review and formulation
  • An excellent understanding of the legislative process

Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
Law Society of Kenya
Lavington, Opp. Valley Arcade, Gitanga Road
P.O. Box 72219 – 00200
NAIROBI  
 through [email protected]
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 9 October. 2023




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