Law Society of Kenya chief of the program and deputy secretary (compliance and ethics) Jobs

1. Occupation: Assistant Secretary

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor of Laws degree from the institution must have a certificate of practice reliable and timely;

A minimum of seven years work experience post-admission to the Bar;

Proof of experience in the same position and demonstrate leadership skills;

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage difficult situation which is common in a complex dynamic, high-pressure organizations;

Ability to identify priority activities and collaborate with others to achieve results;

Candidates must be hardworking, dynamic, self motivated with excellent communication skills;

Have a thorough knowledge of legal issues and ongoing development;

Experience in program planning, administration and control;

Have knowledge of legal and judicial system of Kenya;

Understanding of the function and organization of the Law Society;

It has a high level of professional ethics and personal integrity;

Good analytical, writing, oral presentation and organizational skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Description of Service

* Responsible for all aspects of compliance by members of the community, including the handling of complaints against lawyers, police and defense of ethical requirements.
* Responsible for all contact with counsel for the Commission claims, lawyers and the Discipline Committee by the Ethics Committee.
* Secretary General of directors and management staff.
* Legal and research and policy analysis;
* Implementation and operation of the Strategic Plan of the Company;
* Conceptualizing and developing ideas with the program, the purpose of the Corporation's mandate and Strategic Plan;
* Management, coordination and implementation of program activities;
* The preparation and reporting of the program on time;
* The preparation of funding proposals;

2. Job Title: Program Officer - Compliance and Ethics

Qualifications and skills

* LL.B degrees and must have a certificate of practice;
* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience after admission to the Bar;
* Proof of experience in the same position, showing leadership skills and experience level of middle management;
* Ability to deal effectively demonstrate exacerbate the difficult situation which is common in the dynamic, high-pressure organizations;
* Ability to identify priority activities and collaborate with others to achieve results;
* Participants must be hard working, dynamic, self motivated with excellent communication skills;
* Have a sound knowledge of legal issues and ongoing development;
* Experience in program planning, administration and control;
* Good knowledge of legal and judicial system;
* Good knowledge of the function and organization of the Law Society;
* A high level of professional ethics and personal integrity;
* Excellent analytical, writing, oral presentation and organizational skills
* Ability to work under minimal supervision

Description of Service

* Assist the Assistant Secretary of all aspects of compliance by members of the community, including the handling of complaints against lawyers of the application, and the defense of ethical requirements.
* Liaison with lawyers and the Complaints Committee of the Ethics Committee of the Company.
* Legal and research and policy analysis;
* Implementation and operation of the Strategic Plan of the Company;
* Conceptualizing and developing ideas with the program, the purpose of the Corporation's mandate and Strategic Plan;
* Management, coordination and implementation of program activities;
* The preparation and reporting of the program on time;
* The preparation of funding proposals;
* Database Management Discipline

If you meet the needs of each location, with a request, copies of certificates, certified and CV outlining qualifications, experience, current position, current salary, expected salary, telephone contact during the day, e-mail names and addresses of three references.

All applications must be sent down and must clearly indicate the required position to arrive no later than Friday, January 27, 2012.

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Secretary / Director-General
Law Society of Kenya
Lavington, Opp. Valley Arcade Street Gitanga
P. O. Box 72219-00200
Nairobi