Government Jobs in Kenya – CLE

The

Council of Legal Education (CLE) is established under the Legal Education Act,

No. 27 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya.

The

core functions of the Council of Legal Education are to regulate legal

education and training, to license and supervise legal education providers;

conduct Bar Examinations; and to advice the Government on matters relating to

legal education and training.

In order to efficiently and effectively deliver its functions, the Council

wishes to recruit a full time high caliber staff in the following position:-

Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer
 

Job

Reference Number: CLE 5

CLE/HR01/2016

1 Position

Overall purpose of the job: Reporting

to Manager, Quality Assurance, Compliance and 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 up to date database of accredited legal
  
  education providers;


• Participate
  
  in training and standards setting for legal training providers;


• Undertake
  
  other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s
  
  Degree in Law;


• Professional
  
  qualification and demonstrable experience in Standards setting and
  
  accreditation work;


• At
  
  least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 of which should be at a
  
  senior management 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;

Salary Scale

Basic Pay: 

137,984

x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x 12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x

12,616-201,062 per month

House Allowance: Kshs.40, 000

Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12, 000

Senior Test Development Officer

Full Time
 

Job Reference Number:  CLE

5 CLE/HR02/2016

1 Position

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting

to Director Examinations. 

The successful candidate will

coordinate the test development process to ensure examinations meet set

standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement sound CLE
  
  Examination quality Standards and


• Provide leadership for the of examinations
  
  development process


• Oversee the quality and integrity of
  
  examination development processes


• Oversee the examination production and
  
  administration;


• Implement examinations development guidelines.


• Carry out local and international benchmarking
  
  for continual improvement of examination standards.


• Carry out research test development and
  
  examinations systems


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Law


• A professional qualification in exams
  
  development and familiarity with pedagogical issues


• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in a
  
  similar environment or field.


• Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.


• Good Organizational skills


• Ability to work under minimum supervision


• Highest level of integrity

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x

12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616-201,062 per month

House Allowance:

 Kshs. 40,000

Commuter Allowance:

 Kshs. 12,000

Senior Examinations Officer

(Administration)

Full Time
 

Job Reference Number:  CLE 5 CLE/HR03/2016

1 Position

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting

to Manager Examinations Administration. The successful candidate will

coordinate development, review and implementation of sound examination

procedures.

• Administration of exams procedures


• Facilitate the identification of suitable and
  
  adequate examination venues;


• Ensure adequate number of exam
  
  supervisors/invigilators and markers.


• Facilitate the planning and Managing of exam
  
  distribution and administration logistics;


• Assisting in coordination of the marking
  
  process;


• Oversee data entry into the exam system for
  
  exam results


• Administering a system for processing
  
  examination results


• Oversee timely production of certificates


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Masters Degree in Education, Business or Law


• A professional qualification in exam
  
  management


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a
  
  similar environment or field.


• Knowledge and High proficiency in use of ICT.


• Good Organizational skills


• Ability to work under minimum supervision


• Highest level of integrity

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x

12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616-201,062 per month

House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000

Commuter Allowance:

 Kshs.12,000

Internal Audit Assistant
 

Nairobi

Job Reference Number:  CLE 7 CLE/HR08/2016

1 Position

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting to the Internal Auditor. The successful

candidate will be charged with assisting the Internal Auditor in coordinating

and rolling out internal audit assignments and work plans as well as the

affairs of the internal audit office.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ascertain extent of compliance with
  
  legislation, regulations and policies


• Review the adequacy of existing systems of
  
  internal controls and procedures


• Vouch payroll and verify accuracy of records
  
  and financial transactions


• Analyse and evaluate the accuracy of
  
  accounting systems and procedures,


• Verify the value of assets and liabilities.


• Check and inspect the accuracy of accounts
  
  receivable and payable ledgers


• Carry out audit of computerized systems,


• Prepare audit working papers in accordance
  
  with standards and requirements


• Collect and compile data for audit reports,


• Follow up on implementation of recommendations
  
  and corrective action,


• Prepare budget plans for the department,


• Conduct audit assignments as may be assigned
  
  by the Internal Auditor


• Provide assistance to External Auditors as
  
  required,


• Implement internal audit policies and
  
  guidelines,


• Ensure implementation of the Audit plan and
  
  programmes


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Business Administration or
  
  Equivalent, Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related field will be an
  
  added advantage.


• Must be computer literate with emphasis on
  
  accounting packages;


• 3 years’ experience


• A team player and high-level interpersonal
  
  skills;


• Person of high integrity


• Membership of professional body will be an
  
  added advantage.

Nairobi

Job Reference Number:

 CLE 6 CLE/HR07/2016

(1 Position)

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting

to Manager, Quality Assurance, the successful candidate will provide support in

carrying out benchmarking and research, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out research in relevant areas on legal
  
  education and training;


• Prepare comprehensive reports on trends in
  
  legal education and training;


• Make relevant recommendations based on
  
  research carried out;


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Law;


• Training and experience in the areas of
  
  Standards and accreditation;


• Must be an advocate of the High Court of
  
  Kenya;


• At least 2 years post qualification experience
  
  in a relevant field;


• Experience in conducting research;


• Good report writing skills;


• A team player, high level interpersonal skills;


• Ability to work with minimum supervision and
  
  adhere to set timeliness;


• Must be computer literate;

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 96,589 x 8,831 – 105,420 x 8,831 -114,251 x 8,831

-123,082 x 8,831 -131,913 x 8,831 -140,744 per month

House Allowance:

 Kshs.24,000

Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000

Job Reference Number:  CLE6 CLE/HR06/2016

(1 Position)

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting

to the Senior Accountant. The successful candidate will support the department

through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of

financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source

documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll


• Posts transactions to the accounting system


• Maintain master file information (creditors,
  
  debtors, payroll, assets) on the accounting system


• Perform General Ledger reconciliations


• Prepare statutory and other payroll returns
  
  for submission


• Issue, record, reconcile, replenish,
  
  safeguard, and account for petty cash.


• Provide accounting and financial information
  
  and responses to risk, audit and other assurance providers.


• Banking money and cheques received.


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Finance or Economics
  
  from a recognized university;


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) K or
  
  Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered
  
  Financial Analyst (CFA)


• Have a minimum of 4 years work experience in a
  
  busy accounting environment, A team player and high-level interpersonal
  
  skills;


• Must be computer literate with emphasis on
  
  accounting packages


• Highest level of integrity

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 96,589 x 8,831 – 105,420 x 8,831 -114,251 x 8,831

-123,082 x 8,831 -131,913 x 8,831 -140,744 per month

House Allowance:

 Kshs.24,000

Commuter Allowance:

 Kshs.8,000

Job Reference Number: CLE 8 CLE/HR09/2016

(1 Position)

 
Overall purpose of the job: Reporting

to the Senior Human resource and Administration officer. 

The successful candidate will be

charged with warmly welcoming visitors and provide efficient service to all

Council of Legal Education visitors in line with the values of customer

satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates and manages multi-line telephones and
  
  routes incoming phone calls to appropriate personnel or department.


• Provides callers with information such as
  
  address, directions, fax numbers, website and related information


• Warmly receive on-site visitors, determines
  
  nature of business, and inform presence of visitors to appropriate
  
  personnel.


• Direct visitors to specific offices and
  
  departments


• Keep a record of visitors signing in and out
  
  of CLE Offices


• Assist in organizing front desk tasks


• Maintain a good outlook of the office and
  
  reception area at all times


• Undertake other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Front Office operations or
  
  equivalent


• Experience in operation of switchboard will be
  
  an added advantage


• 3 years’ experience


• Possess excellent communication skills (Oral,
  
  written and telephone skills)


• A team player and high-level interpersonal
  
  skills;


• Person of high integrity


• Quick learner, observes time


• Easy to talk and communicate with people


• Must have excellent computer skills (Ms.
  
  Office – Email, Ms. Word, Excel etc.)

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 40,567 x 3,709 – 44,276 x 3,709 – 47,985 x 3,709 –

51,694 x 3,709 – 55,403 x 3,709 – 59,112 per month

House Allowance: Kshs.10,000

Commuter Allowance:

 Kshs.5,000

Senior Corporate Communications Officer

Full Time
 

Job Reference Number:  CLE

5 CLE/HR04/2016
 

1 Position

Overall purpose of the job:

 Reporting

to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate, will be responsible

for ensuring that Council achieves its business objectives internally and

externally, building the Council’s impact and reputation and ensuring its

future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiating, managing and delivering a
  
  corporate communications strategy to develop the Council’s reputation,
  
  brand and relationships, ensuring that there is a clear identity and
  
  goodwill and understanding amongst the various stakeholder groups and
  
  public.


• Developing and ensuring the strategic
  
  management of stakeholder relationships and strategies covering the
  
  Government, Parliament, professional bodies, all stakeholders, public and
  
  the media.


• Providing a strategic advisory communications
  
  function to the Chief Executive Officer, members of Board and Management
  
  supporting them in their roles as ambassadors for the Council.


• Responding to a wide range of consultations
  
  and reports within the context of the policy of the Council, its aims and
  
  objectives


• Establishing effective communication
  
  relationships (internal and external)


• Formulating and implementing communications
  
  policy with other related key organisations


• Cultivating a network of strong and lasting
  
  partnerships with stakeholders in all the relevant sectors and ensure
  
  continuing support to the Council’s mission and strategic objectives


• Responding to enquiries from the public, media
  
  and other organisations


• Arranging interviews with journalists, prepare
  
  and distribute media releases, and liaise with and make statements to the
  
  media


• Writing, editing and arranging production of
  
  newsletters, in-house magazines, pamphlets and brochures


• Writing speeches, preparing visual aids and
  
  making public presentations and organizing special events such as open
  
  days, visits, exhibitions and functions


• Undertake other duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Masters degree in communications,
  
  journalism, public relations or other relevant field from recognized
  
  institution(s).


• Postgraduate diploma in journalism, public
  
  relations; or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.


• Five (4) years relevant work experience, three
  
  (3) years of which must have been at a position in corporate
  
  communications, public relations or journalism in a large organisation.


• Proven writing skills.


• Excellent command of English language and
  
  writing skills.


• Be highly analytical, assertive and a team
  
  player.

Salary Scale

Basic Pay:

 137,984 x 12,616 – 150,600 x 12,616 – 163,215 x

12,616 -175,831 x 12,616 -188,446 x 12,616 -201,062 per month

House Allowance:

 Kshs. 40,000

Commuter Allowance:

 Kshs. 12,000

How to Apply
 

All applicants MUST 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, Higher Education Loans

Board (HELB) Credit Reference Bureau and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email

address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied by a detailed

curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates.

CLICK HERE

 to apply online

or 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 4th March, 2016.

Due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for

Council of Legal Education to respond to each application and only shortlisted

candidates will 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