The National Land Commission Legal Affairs and Enforcement Deputy Director Job in Kenya

In pursuant to the provision of Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the National Land Commission Act No.5 of 2012, the Commission invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position

Deputy Director – Legal Affairs and Enforcement
 

The Deputy Director, Legal Affairs and Enforcement will be answerable to the Director, Legal Affairs and Enforcement and will provide leadership in litigation and enforcement for the National Land Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all court cases against the Commission.
• Supervise a team of lawyers as they represent the Commission in Court and before Tribunals and in arbitration matters.
• Liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and other State Agencies in litigation matters against the Commission.
• Provide leadership in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) of disputes affecting the Commission and develop a policy on ADR.
• Prepare legal opinions on all legal matters affecting the Commission.
• Assist the Commission in the review of grants and dispositions to public land.
• Prepare a litigation policy for the Commission.
• Develop strategies for enforcement of Commission’s decisions and implement the same.
• Perform additional tasks assigned to him/her by the Director, Legal Affairs and Enforcement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) from a recognized university in Kenya or in a Commonwealth country.
• A Masters of Law degree (LLM) will be an added advantage
• Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least ten (10) years in a busy law firm, Corporate body or State Agency.
• Extensive hands-on courtroom experience in diverse land disputes.
• Experience and training in ADR.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision.
• Be a good team player.
• Possess good computer skills.

A CPS qualification will be an added advantage.

Please visit our website www.nlc.or.ke for details and profile of the advertised position and instructions on how to apply. 

The applications should reach the office of the Secretary/ CEO, National Land Commission by 31st
October, 2014 on or before 5.00 P.M.

The Secretary/CEO National Land Commission
1st Ngong Road, Ardhi House
12th Floor, Room 1205
P.O Box 44417-00100
Nairobi

NB: The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity employer, women, people from marginalized areas and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.