Communications Authority of Kenya Dispute Resolution Assistant Manager Job Vacancy

Exciting Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager, Dispute Resolution
 

Our client, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulator of the ICT Industry, mandated with licensing and regulating Telecommunications, Postal / Courier Services and Broadcasting services. 

The Authority is also responsible for managing the country’s Frequency Spectrum and Numbering Resources, and facilitating the development of e-Commerce.

The Authority is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of an Assistant Manager, Dispute Resolution.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Dispute Resolution, this role is responsible for managing the Authority’s litigation and prosecutorial functions.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assess risk areas and advise with a view to mitigating sector disputes/complaints;
• Assess disputes/complaints lodged with the Authority and advise on appropriate course of action;
• Carry out legal research and advise the Authority accordingly;
• Assess litigation against the Authority and provision of preliminary advise on suitable options;
• Draft/review demand notes and court pleadings;
• Liaise with external lawyers on court cases;
• Pre-trial preparation;
• Perusal of court files and watching brief;
• Prosecute offences under the Kenya Information Communications Act, CAP 411A; and
• Develop status reports on court cases.

Person Specifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university with a minimum of Second (2nd) Class Honors (Upper Division);
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law;
• Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Minimum of six years experience in Civil and Criminal Litigation, with a current practicing certificate; and
• A Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) and experience in public/private prosecution would be an added advantage.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate you meet the criteria, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number AM-DR/7/2014 on the application letter. 

To be considered, your application must be received by 25 July 2014 addressed to:
 

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
P. O. Box 40092 00100, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke

CA is an Equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.