Jobs Re-Advertisement at Council of Legal Education September 2014
The Council of Legal Education is established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya.
The core functions of the Council of Legal Education are to regulate legal education and training, to license and supervise legal education providers; and to advice the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.
In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council wishes to recruit full time high calibre staff in the following positions:-
Director, Compliance, Accreditation and Quality Assurance
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One (1) Position
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Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to the Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the heads of departments, and will be responsible for implementing the legal education regulatory framework, develop standards for accrediting legal education providers, curricular and modes of instruction, quality and modes of examination, harmonization of legal education and monitoring and evaluation of legal education providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of standards for legal education and training in Kenya;
- Oversee the implementation of a transparent system of accrediting legal education providers in Kenya;
- Develop a framework for equation of foreign legal qualifications in Kenya;
- Develop an information based monitoring system for adherence to set standards by legal education providers;
- Coordinate the development of appropriate training programmes for legal training providers;
- Implement an efficient delivery of accreditation, licensing and Certification services for legal Education providers;
- Coordinate the development of a framework for harmonization of legal education and training in Kenya.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes
- Master’s Degree in Law (A PhD in a relevant area or professional qualifications in a relevant area will be an added advantage).
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- At least 10 years relevant working experience, 5 of which must be at a senior Management level in a similar environment.
- Experience in standards setting and accreditation, managing research assignments and project management
- Good leadership skills, planning and organization skills
- Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Those who applied for this position when it was last advertised need not to apply
How to Apply
A competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.
All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. Send your application to:-
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 – 00502,
Nairobi.
So as to reach him not later than 24th September, 2014
Please note that:- Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will, therefore, be contacted.
CLE is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education