CLE Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer Job Re-Advertisement

The Council of Legal Education is established under the Legal Education Act, No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya (hereinafter the Council). 

The core functions of the Council are to regulate legal education and training in Kenya, license legal education providers, supervise legal education providers; and advise the Government on matters relating to legal education and training.

In order to effectively carry out these functions the Council wishes to recruit full time high caliber persons. 

We seek to recruit:- Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer 

Ref: CLE/HR17/2014 - CLE 5
 

One (1) Position 

(Re-Advertisement)
 

Basic Pay: Kshs.89,600 x 4,480 to 94,080 x 4,480 to 98,560 x 4,480 to 103,040 x 4,480 to 107,520 x 4,480 to 112,000 x 4,480 to 116,480 x 4,480 to 120,960 x 4,480 to 125,440 x 4,480 to 129,920

House Allowance: Kshs.40,000
 

Overall purpose of the job: Reporting to Manager, Quality Assurance & Accreditation, the successful candidate will assist in the administration of the accreditation processes and day to day quality assurance activities including inspection of training providers.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer applications for accrediting and licensing legal training providers;
• Monitor the adherence to standards and set curriculum by legal education providers;
• Receive and review applications for equation of qualifications and accreditation from foreign legal training institutions;
• Coordinate and develop a comprehensive and updated database of accredited legal education providers;
• Participate in training and standards setting for legal training providers.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience and Personal Attributes

• Masters Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent);
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.);
• Professional qualification and demonstrable experience in Standards setting and accreditation work;
• At least 6 years relevant working experience, 3 of which should be at a senior level in a similar environment;
• Experience in conducting research;
• Good report writing skills and high level interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and adhere to set timelines;
• Team player, self-driven and focused;
• Must be computer literate;
• Be of the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism and comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates will be required to produce evidence of clearance by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

How to Apply

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 Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education
P. O. Box 829 - 00502
Karen, Nairobi
 

So as to reach him not later than 7th November, 2014
 

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, therefore, be contacted.

CLE is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and clearly state that they are women or /and have disabilities.

Prof. W. Kulundu-Bitonye, EBS
Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Council of Legal Education