Kenya School of Law (KSL) Jobs and Vacancies

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. 

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. 

From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-

• Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
• Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
• Accreditation and enforcement of compliance by legal education and training institutions

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferredcentre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change.

Specifically we seek to recruit:-

Principal Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/17 KSL 4 4 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will assist in identification, planning and coordination of specific training programmes, projects or research.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
2. Have served for a minimum of 10 years, 5 of which should be in an academic institution in a teaching capacity. Experience in consultancy or project work will be an added advantage;
3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Senior Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/18 KSL 5 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research. 

The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
2. Have served for a minimum of years 5 of which 3 should as an academic in a legal training institution or as a consultant.Qualifications / experience in consultancy / project work will be an added advantage;
3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Senior Lecturer (ATP & PS)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/19 KSL 5 2 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies, (ATP & PS), the incumbent will provide teaching, research, and assist in planning and coordination of academic programmes in the School.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Have served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be in an academic institution in a teaching capacity.
• Have the ability to conduct legal training at a practical level;

Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/21 KSL 6 2 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional
Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research. The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• 1. Possess a LLB degree or equivalent from a recognizeduniversity;
• 2. Have served for a minimum of years 5 as an academic in a legal training institution or as a consultant.
• 3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Compliance Officer

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/20 KSL 6 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director,Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that regulations, rules, policies and laws are adhered to.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess an LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized university. A post graduate degree and additional academic qualifications in public relations will be an added advantage;
2. Have served for a minimum of 5 years in legal practice or related position;
3. Have demonstrated strategy to enforce rules and regulations;
4. Performance Contracting and ISO

Standards Coordinator

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/22 KSL 7 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Administration, the incumbent will coordinate and report on the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Systems processes and Performance Contracting functions of the School.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or Social Science degree or equivalent;
• Have a minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy organisation;
• Knowledge of ISO International Standards and Performance

Contracting will be a definite advantage.

Note that all candidates will eventually be required to produce Certificates of Good Conduct.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application to:-

The Director / CEO,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.

So as to reach him not later than 1st September 2012

Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Those who had applied for the above positions before need not re-apply.
CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.