Head of Legal Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution

The Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Section 5 of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution and section 4 of the Commission for the Implementation of The Constitution Act, 2010.

The function of the Commission is to monitor, facilitate and oversee the development of legislation and administrative procedures required to implement the Constitution.

The Commission’s monitoring, facilitative and oversight roles involve scrutinizing the development and application of all policies, laws, systems and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the letter and spirit of the Constitution.

In addition, Section 15(d) of the Sixth schedule requires CIC to monitor the implementation of the system of devolved government effectively.

The Commission is obligated, under Article 249 of the Constitution, to protect the sovereignty of the people, secure the observance by all state organs of democratic values and principles; and promote constitutionalism.

In order to ensure that the Commission delivers on its mandate, CIC is seeking to recruit high caliber, results oriented and self driven professionals to provide leadership in the following roles:

Head of Legal

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Reporting to Director, Management Services the Head of Legal is the principal legal counsel to the Commission and will provide professional legal advice, so as to ensure legal compliance, advice on dispute prevention and resolution and support legal reform initiatives.

Key result areas

Provide legal advice that is premised on a platform that is well researched, reasoned and timely;
Ensure compliance of the Commission with relevant laws and the Constitution;
Develop preventive legal strategies to forestall avoidable disputes, controversies and litigation;
Ensure that all legal disputes concerning the Commission are professionally resolved including prosecution and/or defense of the Commission’s cases;
Represent the Commission in Court cases;
Advice the Secretary/CEO and management in the outsourcing of legal work and other contracted services and ensure that the Commission obtains value for money.
Ensure timely filling of statutory, regulatory reports and liaison with the CEO and other functional heads, coordinate the preparation of the CIC quarterly reports.
In consultation with the Secretary/CEO, document Commission minutes, directives, circulars, procedures and other instructions; and
Maximize staff performance through objective setting, appraisal, review and feedback.

Qualifications and experience

Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Must be an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate;
At least Seven (7) years experience in legal practice.
Management experience shall be an added advantage.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Has attention to detail and is analytical;
A good organizer with individual leadership skills;
Strategic orientation and demonstrates a flair in continuous learning and research;
An astute communicator in both oral and written communication skills;
Willingness and ability to work long hours under stretch targets in a fast paced working environment; and
Must be computer literate.

Each applicant must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, have an understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and not be active in any political party.

Each applicant must be results-oriented, have ability to effectively deliver quality work under very tight deadlines and work long hours under demanding circumstances with minimal supervision.

They should be willing to selflessly and impartially serve the people of Kenya under the new dispensation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Additionally, their work ethic must continuously be informed by the national values and principles of Article 10 of the Constitution and apply a human rights based approach to work.

CIC is committed to respect the national values and principles and, the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with respect to recruitment of staff.

CIC is further committed to implementing affirmative action measures and to this end encourages women, minorities and persons from historically marginalized areas and groups with the requisite qualifications to apply for the advertised jobs.

The above positions are extremely exciting and CIC will offer competitive packages for the right candidates.

Detailed job profiles and reference numbers can be accessed at www.cickenya.org.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in confidence quoting the job title on both the cover letter and envelope, before January 30, 2012.

Enclose your Curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and send by email and hard copy to:

The Chairman,
Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution,
Delta House, Chiromo Road,
P.O. Box 48041-00100, Nairobi;

E-mail: chairapplications@cickenya.org