Job Profile

The job holder will be responsible for compliance and conformance of legal and regulatory frameworks, policies, strategies, contractual obligations, codes, standards and procedures and asset protection. The job holder will also be responsible for formulating, reviewing and monitoring statutory and legal policies and procedures relating to litigation, prosecution and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

Coordinating drawing and vetting of Contracts/agreements, and other legal documents/ instruments;

Monitoring implementation of legal advisories;

Monitoring legality of policies, instruments, codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, strategies, processes and procedures.;

Coordinating litigation and ADR strategies and processes;

Monitoring Implementation of legal research and legal survey findings;

Monitoring compliance with Constitutional, legal and regulatory requirements;

Monitoring efficacy of conformance and compliance frameworks;

Coordinating negotiations;

Coordinating external lawyers’ engagement, briefs and debriefs;

Monitoring implementation of contract management system;

Monitoring efficacy of legal accountability structures;

Monitoring compliance with Legal Universe;

Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits;

Coordinating enactment and implementation of relevant legislative frameworks;

Monitoring implementation of legal audit findings;

Representing HELB in court and quasi-judicial bodies; and

Coordinating classification of matters to be handled under the various strategies (court, ADR, tribunal, out of court settlement).

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

A cumulative period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be as Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position;

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Postgraduate diploma in legal studies from the Kenya School of Law;

Master’s degree in any of the following, Law, Business Administration Public Administration, or any other social science from a recognized institution;

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Valid Practicing Certificate;

Membership in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya;

Leadership course certificate lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Certificate in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competences and Skills

Effective Communication and interpersonal skills

Team Player

Report Writing

Stress Management

Mediation and Arbitration

Inquisitive

Proactive

Negotiation and Networking

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Innovative and Creative

Effective Decision Making

Presentation Skills

Analytical

Mentorship and Coaching

Planning and Organizing

Stress Management

How To Apply

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements should either submit two hard copies of the job application, curriculum vitae, academic & professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope, on or before Tuesday, 24th December 2024 5.00 p.m. addressed to:

The Chairman

Higher Education Loans Board

Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor,

P.O. Box 69489 – 00400

Email a soft copy of the application and support documents listed above to: recruitment2024@helb.co.ke. HELB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including Women, Youth, Marginalized Communities and Persons With Disabilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted