County Solicitor

Makueni County Public Service Board
Legal Services
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Job Summary
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 45 of the County Governments’ Act, No. 17 of 2012, Makueni County Public Service Board hereby invites applications from qualified, results-oriented and self-motivated citizens to fill the below vacancies in the County Government.

Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements

3. County Solicitor —1 POST (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Terms of Service: 5 years’ Contract
Salary Scale: Job Group “S”
Salary: 133,870 x 6,570 — 140,440 x 6,770 — 147,210 x 6,960 — 154,170 x 7,160 — 161,330 x 7,810 — 169,140 x 13,680 — 182,820 x 14,980 — 197,800 p.m.

Duties and responsibilities: –

1. Be the principal assistant to the County Attorney;
2. Represent or coordinate representation of the county executive in court or in any other legal proceedings to which the county executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
3. Advise departments in the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters;
4. Negotiate, draft, vet and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;
5. Formulation and revision of county laws;
6. Supervise litigation, drafting and conveyancing;
7. Preparation of cabinet memoranda;
8. Overseeing the finances and asset management of the office of the County Attorney, instituting operational accountability;
9. Overall supervision, control, discipline, staff training and development;
   10.Perform any other, function as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the duties and the exercise of the powers of the County Attorney.
10. Overseeing the operations of the legal units and shall be answerable to the County Attorney;
11. Reviewing periodic reports, ensuring compliance with national, regional and international legal instruments, identifying and acting on impediments and constraints to the implementation of laws and policies;
12. Facilitating the setting up of structures and institutions for consolidating the administration of the office of the county attorney; and
13. Facilitating and coordinating financial support for development plans, facilitating the design and implementation of prioritized programs, setting long-term’s goal for the development of the office, preparing cabinet briefs, papers and memoranda and advising departments on legal policy issues.

In addition, the County Solicitor will be responsible for supervision of the heads of divisions/legal units, the implementation and the realization of the strategic plans and objectives in respect of the legal function, coordinating and implementing work plans for the division/legal unit, preparing and implementing performance appraisal tools, preparing division/legal unit budget, managing resources, overall supervision, staff training and development and ensuring accountability and prudent management of the resources and assets and ensuring compliance to the values of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.

Requirements for Appointment
• Has at least five years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university;
• Post graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission to the roll of advocates and a valid practicing licence
• Shown outstanding merit and ability in the legal profession;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national and county goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the legal unit.

How to apply
Written applications enclosing duly filled Makueni County Job Application Form (Revised 2022) current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the sealed ENVELOPE should be submitted to:

The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI

Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 28th November 2022.

NOTE:
(i) The Makueni County Job Application Form can be downloaded from the County Public Service Board website; via https://makuenipsb.go.ke/ourservices/job-application-form/
(ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interviews;
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(iv) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(v) Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates and testimonials at the interview.
(vi) The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
(vii) Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
(viii) The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board