Ewaso Ngiro South River Basin Development Authority (ENSDA) operates as a statutory body formed under the act of parliament Cap. 447 of the Laws of Kenya (1989). It is mandated to initiate, plan, co-ordinate and implement development projects/programmes within Narok, Kajiado, Transmara and parts of Nakuru and Nyandarua counties. In total the river basin covers an area of about 47,000 km2.
Job Grade ENNDA 5 ONE (1) POST – ENNDA/PLO/3/2021.
Job Description
- Coordinating initial preparation of response to parliamentary questions;
- Interpreting Government policies and regulations;
- Assist in developing and reviewing legal procedures, programmes and strategies;
- Recommending areas of amendments of contracts and agreements; and
- Liaising with other relevant stakeholders on legal matters upon request.
- Handling litigation matters on behalf of the Authority;
- Prepare Initial Agenda papers for the Board’s meetings;
- Prompting circulation of Board’s minutes;
- Preparing legal briefs;
- Receiving sermons for litigation matters and opening court files;
- Managing court diaries and files;
- Managing bring ups on all legal matters;
- Drafting of court pleadings;
- Responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters;
- Open files for new cases and keep an up to date record of all court cases;
- Develop and maintain the filing registry for the Division;
- Manage and update the court diary;
- Update the record on laws of Kenya;
- Assist the corporation secretary in preparing board papers including photocopying binding and circulation;
- Assist in attending to claimants and external advocates queries;
- Following up payments of judgments award, claimant lawyers and claimant from finance division;
- Prepare reports on litigation matters;
- Assist in preparing and implementing the work plans of the Division;
- Assist in ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
- Rendering professional legal advice on laws guiding financial and procurement procedures; and
- Advice on insurance services to indemnify the Authority from any risks.
- Ensure that insurance policies and performance bonds for contractors are always up to date;
- To inform contractors to renew performance bonds and insurance; and
- Any other task as may be assigned by Management from time to time
Appointment Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Have a Bachelor of Law degree (LL.B) from a recognized institution;
- Have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal
Education;
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
- Registered with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
- Attended a Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Have Four (4) years post admission experience, two (2) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
- Have served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of Three (3) years;
- Have a good understanding of the Authority’s mandate and the role of the Legal Services Function; and
- Have demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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