Qualifications and Requirements of Legal Officer
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognized institution;
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
- Proficiency in Computer applications; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Responsibilities of Legal Officer
Duties and responsibilities entail; –
- Reading and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
- Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the external advocates;
- Identifying legal and compliance risks;
- Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the organization;
- Coordinating handling of cases filed against VMD between the departments and external counsel; and
- Attending court hearings.
Competencies and skills
- Drafting;
- Report writing;
- Negotiation and arbitration; and Analytical.
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to: The Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate; Email: recruitment@vmd.go.ke
OR deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Offices,
PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Pest Control products Board
Plaza P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi.
