Legal Assistant Job in Kenya - Co-operative Bank

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team - driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven professional to fill the position of:

Legal Assistant

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Manager Legal Department in the Company Secretary’s Division, the role-holder will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Legal Officers in performance of their functions to ensure the bank’s interests are protected, and also provide legal support to Management, Business Units and Branch Network.

Main Job Duties:

• Overseeing the perfection of the bank’s securities.
• Handling Realization of Securities upon default and in liaison with external counsel representing the Bank in courts, tribunals and arbitrations.
• Providing legal opinions to the Management and the Branch Network on diverse Banking issues.
• Drawing, vetting and approving leases for the premises owned or rented by the Bank.
• Negotiating and Drafting Agreements between the Bank and external service providers and other legal documents as may be required by the Bank from time to time and constant evaluation and monitoring of the agreements that the Bank is a party to.
• Perusing and interpreting legislation and other legal instruments and keeping the Bank abreast of changes to ensure compliance with Regulatory Authorities i.e. The Central Bank of Kenya, Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority.
• Handling the Litigation Function of the Bank in liaison with External Lawyers, Investigators, Valuers and Debt Collectors and constant monitoring of the same to ensure that no liability against the Bank crystallizes.
• Facilitating Trainings for Credit Staff on securities and other Banking areas as may be required by the Bank from time to time.
• Compiling and submitting to Management periodical reports on conveyance and other matters and undertaking trend analysis aimed at continuous improvement of the Legal Function within the Bank.

Job specification:

The ideal candidate will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized university.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Dip KSL) from the Kenya School of Law.
• Duly admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current practising certificate, year 2011.
• At least three years post-qualification experience in a busy private law firm or experience gained in a similar role in a commercial Bank or other Financial Institution.
• Good understanding of general Banking laws and regulations, as well as the Civil Procedure, Court rules and practices.
• A bias in Commercial work, including drafting and negotiating contracts will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and should be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Techno savvy with good understanding of all Microsoft Office applications.
• 35 years or below

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 16th September 2011.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: LA/09/201 1

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi Kenya

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Internal Communication Manager Job in Telkom Kenya - Re-advertised

Actual Job Title: Internal Communication Manager

Department: Corporate Communication

Sub-department: Internal Communication

Reporting to the position: Head of Corporate Communication

Job Purpose:

Encompasses the timely coordination of employee communication through a range of channels to ensure ease of access, clarity and consistency.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Operational (35%):

• Developing an understanding of the internal communications needs within Telkom Kenya and across the Group
• Owner of internal communications process delivery, timely and effective communication through the company
• Deliver regular communication for all staff through a range of channels ensuring ease of access to communication, clarity and consistency of messages
• Develop regular feedback channels to promote cross communication within the company
• Play an active role in managing culture change through the delivery of key messages as well as analyzing the impact on staff
• Prepare regular communication to staff with the use of creative channels such as newsletters, online publications, key messages, organizing of staff seminars, contests and convention
• Ensure the continuous inculcation of Orange brand values through induction and staff regular engagement activities
• Coordination of communication at regional level across the company
• Organizes internal events for the employees in order to re-enforce the company values and culture
• Provide support in organizing CEO’s update meetings with employees and promotes them on the intranet
• Responsible for the local implementation of the communication programs developed by FT group

2. Reporting (15%):

• Prepare annual team member satisfaction surveys and feedback to management
• prepare reports upon request on communication channels usage
• prepare various reports on demand on specific communication issues and activities
• Prepare monthly regional management reports for briefing to the CEO

3. Managerial activities (40%)

• Team Coordination
• Development direct subordinates
• Strategy elaboration
• Financial Responsibilities: budget review, reporting

Education Background & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications or a related field from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a communications professional in a corporate or agency setting

Professional Knowledge:

• Excellent Computer skills
• Knowledge of graphics, Photoshop and digital media will be an additional advantage
• The role, responsibilities, vocabulary, techniques and impact of communication including the strategic role of communication
• excellent oral and written skills in Swahili and English
• an understanding and practical application of the brand and brand values
• an understanding of organisational culture principles
• good knowledge of Orange at a group and local level, understanding of Orange’s history, the Orange vision and culture, the senior management structure and group organisation (if employee is selected within the company)
• The market Orange operates in, both globally and locally, its competitors, position in the market, its performance, key products and services, ability to translate business strategy for employees at all levels.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to give meaning to messages
• Brand vision
• Communication project management
• Influence and persuasion
• Knowledge of target audiences
• Knowledge of the context
• Print and online writing
• Listening and empathy
• Communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Customer focus
• Event management
• Planning and organising

Work Conditions

• Field Work ( out of the office for business purpose): NO (< 30%)
• Professional tools used: handset
• Shifts work: NO
• Night shifts: NO
• Work “On-Call”: YES
• Work during the weekend: YES

The timeline for application is 18th September, 2011.

Only applications made through the Telkom Kenya corporate website (www.orange-tkl.co.ke) will be considered.

An applicant must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.

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Sponsorship and CSR Officer Job in Telkom Kenya - Re-advertised

Job Title: Sponsorship and CSR Officer

Location: Telkom Kenya

Department: Corporate Communication

Reports to: Sponsorship and CSR Manager

Job description

Support the Sponsorship and CSR manager in the implementation of the overall sponsorship and CSR strategies to deliver against brand, communication and commercial strategy

Key Job Responsibilities

• Utilize organisational skills to maximise impact of partnerships, brand programmes, sponsorships and philanthropy activities and deliver on agreed upon milestones
• Coordinate all activities and projects related to CSR and Sponsorship undertaken by the company
• Supervise all third party engagements, ensure that all sponsorship requests are logged, communication done to relevant parties and timely responses provided to all enquiries
• Assist in the local implementation of all sponsorship and CSR programs developed by FT group and any other group brand campaigns introduced.
• Coordinate the regional implementation of all activities undertaken by the company
• Regularly prepare events schedule for circulation to stakeholders
• Prepare regular status reports for all CSR, corporate philanthropy and sponsorship activities undertaken by the company
• Assist in the compilation of project reports for each assignment
• Assist in the collation of material for the annual sponsorship and CSR reports on a month on month basis in preparation for full report by end of financial year

Education Background & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Brand or a related field from a recognized Institution.
• High calibre graduate with minimum 2 years experience in brand marketing, brand based sponsorship experience

Professional Knowledge:

• Computer skills
• Brand Management skills
• Should be able to demonstrate experience in
• brand management and high level
• knowledge of the sponsorship environment
• Should be able to demonstrate understanding of the role of sponsorship to deliver commercial and brand objectives
• knowledge of ethics and corporate governance ethos

Professional Skills:

• Ability to give meaning to messages
• Communication project management
• Influence and persuasion
• Knowledge of target audiences
• Knowledge of the context
• Communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Customer focus
• Event management
• Planning and organising
• Well Networked

Deadline: 18th September 2011

Job Application to: Visit our career pages at www.orange-tkl.co.ke

Applicants must upload a PDF or Ms Word copy of his / her CV to be considered.

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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Job in Kenya

Job Vacancy Re - Advertisement

Republic of Kenya The Constitution of Kenya

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011 (No. 9 of 2011)

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Selection Panel

Re- Advertisement of

Vacancy of Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011 First schedule 2 (4) requires the selection panel to select three qualified persons to be appointed as chairperson and forward the names to the President for nomination of one person for appointment.

In view of the non-responsiveness to the advertisement, the panel hereby re-advertises the position of Chairperson.

Kindly Note: Those who applied for this position in response to the advertisement of 11th August 2011 need not re-apply.

Pursuant to Articles 88, 166(3), and 250 of the Constitution and section 28 of the Sixth Schedule thereto, and sections 5, 6 and 35 of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011 ( referred to as “the IEBC Act”) and paragraph 3 of the First Schedule thereto, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Selection Panel (referred to as “the IEBC Selection Panel”) seeks to recruit a chairperson to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (referred to as “the IEBC”) who satisfy the provisions of the Constitution and those of the IEBC Act, and the additional criteria specified below.

Qualified persons are requested to apply for this position as follows:

1. Qualification for Chairperson of the IEBC (Ref. V.NO/ IEBC/1/2011)

The chairperson of the IEBC shall be a person who is qualified to hold the office of Judge of the Supreme Court in accordance with Article 166(3) of the Constitution; the applicant must be a citizen of Kenya; must hold a degree from a recognized University; have proven relevant experience in any of the following: Electoral matters, Management, Finance, Governance, Public Administration, Law and meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The applicant must further satisfy the IEBC Selection Panel of suitability to the position description below.

2. Position Description

As provided for by the Constitution, the IEBC Selection Panel will be looking for applicants who will satisfy and meet the role of the IEBC that “is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for-

(a) the continuous registration of citizens as voters;

(b) the regular revision of the voters’ roll;

(c) the delimitation of constituencies and wards;

(d) the regulation of the process by which parties nominate candidates for elections;

(e) the settlement of electoral disputes, including disputes relating to or arising from nominations but excluding election petitions and disputes subsequent to the declaration of election results;

(f) the registration of candidates for election;

(g) voter education;

(h) the facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections;

(i) the regulation of the amount of money that may be spent by or on behalf of a candidate or party in respect of any election;

(j) the development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties contesting elections; and

(k) the monitoring of compliance with legislation required by article 82(1)(b) relating to nomination of candidates by parties.

3. Additional Criteria for Selection

The IEBC Selection Panel will further be seeking evidence of a candidate’s suitability in the execution of the mandate of the IEBC.

3.1. Applicants SHOULD attach their Curriculum Vitae, testimonials; samples of their three top writings; or supervised projects or any other evidence of proven relevant expertise herein being sought.
3.2. All applicants must complete the IEBC Application Form available at

(a) www.publicservice.go.ke; or

(b) IEBC Secretariat, Public Service Commission Reception, Commission House, Harambee Avenue

3.3. In addition to the qualifications set out in the Constitution, the enabling Statute and the Schedules thereto, applicants must further meet and evidence the following:

Clearance Certificates from:

(a) the Director, Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC);

(b) the Director, Criminal Investigations Department (CID);

(c) the Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

(d) the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP);

(e) the Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

(f) the Professional bodies (where applicable) to which the applicant belongs such as LSK, ICPAK, AAK, IEK etc.

4. Security Clearance

In addition, all short-listed applicants may be subjected by the IEBC Selection Panel to security clearance by National Security and Intelligence Service (NSIS) before their interviews.

5. Disqualification Criteria

The following persons are and/or will be excluded;

(a) any person who has at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election in Parliamentary, civic or political party;

(b) any person who has been a member of a governing body of any political party or affiliated groups to those political parties in the last five years;

(c) any person adversely mentioned in any report by a Commission of Inquiry or any Parliamentary Committee Report;

(d) any person who canvasses directly, indirectly, by proxy, by emissary, by tribal or clan whipping, by pressure groups, by other associations or in any other way;

(e) any person who knowingly, willingly and blatantly lies, misrepresents, cheats and fails to disclose material facts

6. Application Submission

(a) An applicant must clearly indicate the position and vacancy number to which they applying for;


(b) Applications and supporting documentation should be;

(i) delivered to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC Selection Panel Secretariat, Public Service Commission Reception, Commission House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi; or

(ii) submitted electronically as a PDF format attachment to IEBCselectionpanel@publicservice.go.ke

(c) All submitted applications will be referenced.

(d) The applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson,
IEBC Selection Panel,
Public Service Commission, Commission House,
P.O. Box 30095-00100, GPO
Harambee Avenue, Nairobi

So as to reach the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC Selection Panel on or before 5.00PM, Wednesday, 21st September 2011.

7. Important Notice

(a) Names of all applicants and the interview schedule of those shortlisted shall be published in the print media, the Kenya Gazette and in the PSC website: www.publicservice.go.ke after the closure of the advert in compliance to the Constitution and the enabling Statute.

(b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Ekuru Aukot (DR.),
Chairperson,
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Selection Panel.

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