(KShs 143K – 174K)Deputy Board Secretary / CPSB Legal Officer Job at Nairobi City County in Kenya 2014
Nairobi City County
Nairobi County Public Service Board
Vacancies in Nairobi City County Government
The Nairobi City County Public Service Board (NCPSB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:
Deputy Board Secretary / Legal Officer (County Public Service Board – CPSB)
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(1 Post)
Terms of Service: Contract
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Have a working experience of not less than seven (7) years in the public service or private sector or be a practicing advocate of similar experience;
- A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized University;
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education and be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
- Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing; and
- Demonstrable proficiency in Computer.
Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be answerable to the Board Secretary with the following specific duties and responsibilities:
- Organize and Coordinate Board meetings and Board Committee meetings;
- Maintain and distribute accurate minutes of the Board meetings/Committee meetings to the members;
- Proactively guide the Board on all legal matters affecting its functions;
- Ensure adherence and compliance to legislation, including subsidiary legislation in the form of Rules, Gazette notices, Regulations etc. relating to CPSB functions;
- Advise on Agreements, contracts and other Board commitments and review the Board’s legal documentation;
- Preparation and submission of the Board’s annual plans, programmes estimates and budgets;
- Preparing briefs on appeals and applications for review to be considered by the Board; and
- Dealing with public complaints and assist the Board in enhancing its Corporate Governance Policy and ensuring compliance throughout the County.
Remuneration
- Basic Salary: Ksh.89,748 – Ksh.120,270 p.m.
- House Allowance: Kshs.40,000 p.m.
- Commuter Allowance:Ksh.14,000 p.m.
How to Apply
Written applications, CV’s, copies of certificates, testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board
Nairobi City County
P.O. Box 30075-00100
Nairobi
Note: Important Information to all Applicants
- Applicants should be Kenyan citizens
- Applicants should meet requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
- Applicants are required to attach clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the Police.
Manual applications should be posted through the above address or delivered to the offices of County Public Service Board, City Hall 2nd floor, Room 212.
Online applications should be sent through the CPSB website: countypsb@nairobi.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday 31st October 2014 at 4.00 p.m.
NB: Nairobi City County is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.