Pursuant to the provisions of Article 179 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Sections 30, 35 and 36 of the County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012, the Marsabit County Government wishes to consider applications from highly qualified, results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointment to the following positions.
COUNTY ATTORNEY – ONE (1) POST
Duties and responsibilities
The County Attorney shall:
- Be the principal legal adviser to the County Government;
- Attend the meetings of the County Executive Committee as an ex-officio member of the Executive committee;
- On the instructions of the County Government, represent the County Executive in Court or in any other legal proceedings to which the County Executive is a party, other than criminal proceedings;
- Advise departments in the County Executive on legislative and other legal matters;
- Negotiate, draft, vet, and interpret documents and agreements for and on behalf of the county executive and its agencies;
- Be responsible for the revision of County Laws;
- Liaise with the Office of the Attorney-General when need arises; and
- Perform any other function as may be necessary for effective discharge of the duties and responsibilities in exercise of the powers as the County Attorney
Skills and Competencies
A. Excellent communication and leadership skills
B. Highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills
C. Effective legal research and reporting
D. High level of integrity
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:
V. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
VI. Be a holder of an LLB degree from a reputable and recognized university;
VII. Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law and be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate;
VIII. Master’s degree or a second degree from a reputable University will be an added advantage;
IX. Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
X. Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least five (5) years standing;
XI. Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya;
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
Note: Only Short-Listed candidates are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya:
i. Kenya Revenue Authority
ii. Higher Education Loans Board
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
iv. Criminal Investigation Department
v. Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic, and Professional Certificates, testimonials, and National Identity Card or Passport indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:-
H.E. Governor Marsabit County
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 384-60500
MARSABIT.
Serving Legal Personnel with the requisite qualification wishing to be considered will be required to apply. Women, minorities, the marginalized, and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Applications should reach the Office of the Governor on or before Friday, 16th September 2022 at 5.00 p.m. and be forwarded electronically via info@marsabit.go.ke and/or hand-delivered to the office of the Governor.
