The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure charged with the mandate to manage, develop, rehabilitate and maintain national roads.
In order to carry out this mandate effectively, the Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions.
Job Title: Legal Officers
Grade 6
Two Vacancies
Place of Work: Head Office
Department: Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Reporting to: Senior Legal Officer
Supervises: None
Job Purpose: The Legal Officer will report to the Senior Legal Officer and will be in charge of preparation of contracts and agreements for the Authority.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Senior Legal Officer in handling all litigation matters.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Preparing contracts and agreements for the Authority;
- Handling litigation matters;
- Collecting and collating data on legal matters; and
- Attending court hearings.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
- Admitted as an advocate of the High Court
- Certificate in computer applications
- Two (2) years Post admission experience
Personal Attributes: Self-drive, Innovative and creative, Respect for others, Non-judgemental, Diversity conscious; and Resilience.
Core Competences
- Teamwork, Presentation skills, Communication skills, People management, Problem solving, Project Management and Leadership skills
- Professionalism, Planning and coordination, Conflict resolution and Negotiation skills.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the specific addresses shown below by close of business on 25th November, 2015 at 5.00pm.
KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and therefore encourages persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply.
Applications for all positions should be addressed to:-
The Director General,
Kenya National Highways Authority,
Blue Shield Towers, 9th floor, Hospital Hill Road,
P.O Box 49712-00100,
Nairobi
Or hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed on the 1st Floor (HR Department).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted