ADVERT NO: GAU/HR/EA/6/25: LEGAL OFFICER (GaU GRADE 12)

Job Description

• Control and co-ordination of the University legal
• Shall be the Chief Legal Advisor of the University Management, senate and
• Assisting the Vice Chancellor in council Secretarial
• Guiding the council and management on the Key governance and compliance
• Drafting of legal documents, handling cases involving the University and advising the University on all legal matters.
• Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.
• Interpret the University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, Contracts and other documents that are legally binding.

Requirements for Appointment: –

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Have a Bachelors degree in law from a recognized university;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing
• Have 3 years experience in a similar position or in legal
• A Certified Public Secretary (CPS – K) and member of ICPSK with a valid practicing license is an added advantage.

 Method of Application

1. Interested and qualified applicants should download the application form for employment

from the university website www.gau.ac.ke and complete all sections of the form.

2. Applicants must attach the following documents to the application form: –
   1. Academic and professional certificates
   2. A copy of the national ID card

• Any other relevant testimonials

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and mailed OR delivered to:

THE VICE CHANCELLOR

GARISSA UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA

Or can be emailed to:

recruitment@gau.ac.ke

Garissa University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Youth, Women, Marginalized groups and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than Friday 23rd May 2025 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.

 NOTE:

1. It is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job. The University shall take appropriate action on any applicant who shall be found to have presented false information and/ or documents.
2. Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
3. Qualifications obtained from foreign universities should be authenticated by the relevant bodies
4. Garissa University does not levy any fees for job applications