Vihiga County Public Service Board is a Body corporate established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Section 59 of the County Government Act 2012 outlines the functions of the Board. Pursuant to Constitutional and Legal provisions, Vihiga County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Legal Services Duties and responsibilities
- Represent the County Government in court or in any legal proceedings to which the County Government is a party.
- Be responsible for advising the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, national OR county legislation, international law and treaties, OR other applicable area of interest to the County Government.
- Be responsible for negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting agreements for and on behalf of the County Government.
- Be responsible for drafting and developing County Government policies.
- Be responsible for drafting County legislation, regulations and guidelines.
- Be responsible for organizing and facilitating for public participation and for conducting civic education on matters relating to the County Government and permissible by law.
- Be responsible for the general day-to-day operational running of the County Law office including drafting correspondences, pleadings, petitions and other legal documents.
- Be responsible for offering counsel and conducting client counselling on County litigation and other relevant topical issues.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director Legal Services.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya.
- A holder of a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.) degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- A holder of a post-graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law.
- An advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five years.
- Demonstrably interested in legislative drafting.
- A holder of a valid practicing certificate for the year 2018.
- Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
ALL candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Good Conduct).
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