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
 

Full Time
 

Location: Nairobi

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
 

Nairobi

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
 

Nairobi

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.

 Key Responsibilities

• 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
 

Full Time
 

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.

Research Officer

Full Time
 

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

Accountant

Full Time
 

Nairobi
 

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

Front Office Assistant

  

Full Time
 

Nairobi

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
 

Nairobi

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