Analyst

Our Client, a dynamic Company whose mandate is to invest in entrepreneurial start-ups in the energy sector is looking to recruit an Analyst for their Nairobi office. The successful candidate MUST have international experience.

Key Responsibilities;

• Analysing the market.
• Assisting in due-diligence of potential portfolio companies.
• Working with the fund’s partners in monitoring of portfolio companies.
• Maintaining the fund portfolio model and developing other models.  
• Sourcing and initial screening of potential investments.
• Preparation of screening papers / investment proposals.
• Due diligence including assessment of financial, technical, social and environmental performance.
• Deal structuring.
• Monitoring of investments including financial, social & environmental performance.

Qualification;

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Undergraduate degree in Science, Finance, Law, Political Science or engineering from a leading University.
• Highly analytical and highly numerate.
• High ambition and high motivation.
• Phenomenally hard worker expected.  She / he must always go the extra mile.
• Superb IT skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Compelling evidence of drive and success throughout the academic and non-academic activities to date.
• Relevant work experience after graduation a plus, but not essential.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Entrepreneurial mind.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on experience and qualification.

Deadline: 15th August 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1KLMerm  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Lands Clerk (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Our client a leading multinational company in the oil & gas industry in Africa is urgently seeking to recruit a Lands Clerk. 

Roles & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be charged with the following duties & responsibilities;

• Keeping an updated register of all properties owned by VEK
• Obtaining Annual Land Rates demands for all properties owned and leased  by VEK from various registries around the country
• Payment of all annual land rates for all properties
• Obtaining Annual Clearance Certificates for each property
• Proper and updated storage and filing of receipts and clearance certificates for each property.
• Obtaining demands from all Local Authorities
• Paying the rates
• Obtaining Annual Clearance Certificates for all properties
• Keeping and updated record of all Titles and their Expiry Dates
• Reporting to HOL on any Title with 5 years to expiry and below
• In collaboration with Legal Administrator, confirming that we have title to each property
• Obtaining annual Search Certificates  for each property leased and owned by VEK
• Investigating ,Confirming and reporting on  status of each title at the Lands Registry annually
• In collaboration with Network Manager, monitoring all leases- term & expiry
• Notifying HOL on any Lease with 5 years and below to expiry
• Annual Leases status verification.
• Reading Kenya Gazette and Newspapers and reporting to the HOL on any matter touching on any Lease or Title
• Reading all Notices by National Lands Commission, Government Compulsory Acquisitions
• Follow-up in collaboration with external counsel on all approvals at lands/city/ county/local authorities for subdivisions, amalgamation, change of use etc
• Stamping and registration of all land related documents such as Agreements, Licences generated from within
• Generating a Monthly Report on all the above activities to the HOL for distribution to MD.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Law
• At least 5 years in conveyancing land issues in a law firm/ lands registry
• Ms- Office proficient
• Driving License (S/He will be travelling around the country to various registries)

Qualified candidates to send in their applications to recruitment@frank-mgt.com

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Litigation/ Arbitration Lawyer (Jobs in Kenya, November 2014)

Title: Litigation/ Arbitration Lawyer

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150,000 /= (Approx. 1,764 USD)

Deadline: 15th November 2014      

Our client, a prestigious Law Firm in Africa with clients across all sectors is looking to fill the position of a Litigation / Arbitration Lawyer. The successful candidate MUST have relevant international experience.

Key responsibilities:

Gather evidence and prepare statements. 

Collect and review documents, interviews witnesses, create visual aids and draft legal pleadings and motions.

Conduct an initial case investigation / assessment.

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases.

Manage all phases of the litigation process from investigation, pleadings and discovery to pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal.

Engage in pre-litigation settlement discussions to resolve the matter before a lawsuit is filed.

Qualification:

Must have a Law degree from a recognized University.

Must be an advocate of the high court.

Must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.

Candidates with international experience will be preferred.

Applications:

To apply, follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1DBNE1X

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

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Parliamentary Pupillage Programme, 2015 (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Position Advertised: Parliamentary Pupillage Programme, 2015

Republic of Kenya

The Parliamentary Service Commission

Vacancy No.PPP/PSC/10/2014

 

The Parliament of Kenya is one of the institutions set out in the Council of Legal Education (Admission) Regulations, 2007 as an institution in which students of the Kenya School of Law may undertake their Pupillage Programme. 

The Parliamentary Service Commission now seeks to engage six (6) highly motivated Kenyans to undertake their Pupillage Programme with the Parliament of Kenya for a period of six (6) months commencing January, 2015.

 

The successful pupils shall be selected from applicants who-

 

(a) possess at least a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree (Upper Second Class Honours) from a recognized University;

 

(b) are admitted to the Kenya School of Law;

 

(c) demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, as evidenced by a score of at least a “B” plain grade in both subjects;

 

(d) demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and to be part of a team handling challenging tasks within strict timelines; and

 

(e) are computer literate.

 

Applicants must complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J), which can be downloaded fromwww.parliament.go.ke or obtained from the Commission reception desk at the Ground Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, during office hours.

 

The application should be accompanied by a copy of the letter of admission to the Kenya School of Law, certified copies of academic certificates and testimonials. 

The application form and copies of certificates and testimonials shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Pupillage” and shall be addressed to:

 

Clerk of the Senate/Secretary,

Parliamentary Service Commission,

P.O. Box 41842 – 00100,

Nairobi, Kenya.

 

or hand-delivered to the Commission reception desk at the Ground Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, during office hours or emailed as a PDF file attachment to applications@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before 31st October 2014.

Please note: Applications from applicants who do not complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1J) referred to in this advertisement will NOT be considered.

Clerk of the Senate/Secretary,

Parliamentary Service Commission.

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Legal Officer (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Legal Officer 

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Legal Officer will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal / Credit documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to credit division, business teams, and related units. 

The position also provides legal services to the Company in drafting and interpretation of legal instruments, interpretation of various statutes & regulations and give legal opinions on diverse issues. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Issuance and processing of Facility Letters upon receipt of duly approved Credit Approval, while observing turn-around time and high standards of accuracy.

• Ensure appropriate security documentation on the Institution’s standard forms have been properly prepared before dispatch to the customer.

• Instructing the Institution’s external Lawyers on securities documents to prepare, perfect and register at the various Land and Company registries. Performing liaison role between the functions of the Institution and the lawyers, professional valuers and insurance companies approved by the Institution, ensuring service level agreements agreed are adhered to.

• Liaising with the external legal counsel and other service providers on security documentation process and ensuring that security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been perfected prior to authorizing the drawdown of facilities.

• Liaising with the Branch Managers on all outstanding approval conditions and answering all queries relating to pending compliance certificates.

• Management of legal due diligence and liaising with external legal counsel on all legal matters relating to the company.

• Drafting standard contracts, specialised contracts and correspondences on legal matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts to which the company is a party. Ensuring that all such contract documents and third party contracts are promptly executed.

• Preparing legal cases in conjunction with the external counsel, monitoring progress to ensure prompt resolution of all disputes, follow up on court cases facing the company and attend court hearings on behalf of the company whenever arises.

• Handling redemption and takeover of facilities from and to other financial institutions and ensure terms and conditions of undertaking are in our favor and are strictly adhered to.

• Keeping abreast with legal and policy developments and providing updates and advice to management on compliance.

• Ensure legal and other security documents are properly kept and secured.

• Providing legal advice to the management including reviewing legal documentation.

Minimum qualification and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable University.

• Post-graduate diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of Law.

• Be of good standing and possesses a current LSK practicing certificate.

• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

• Minimum two (2) years’ post admission experience in providing legal services preferably Conveyancing and Commercial Law in a reputable institution/legal firm.

• Demonstrates good grasp of relevant laws including but not limited to Laws governing the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Labour Laws and Corporate Governance.

• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, analytical, organisational and people skills.

• Sound understanding of lending in the microfinance industry in Kenya.

• At least two years experience in credit documentation and excellent facilities drafting skills.

• Ability to prioritise work and deliver high quality output within tight deadlines.

• High follow though ability.

Application:
 
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job tittle in the subject field to hr@speedcapital.co.ke.
Deadline of application is September 30th 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Programme Manager – Human Rights Protection Programme (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Programme Manager

Established in 1959, the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) is a non-governmental, nonpartisan and not for profit making membership organization registered in Kenya.

With a membership drawn from the Bar as well as the bench, it is a National Section of the International Commission of Jurists whose headquarters is in Geneva. It is however autonomous from ICJ Geneva.

The primary mission of the organization is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

ICJ Kenya is seeking to fill the vacancy as detailed below and hereby invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply for the position of Programme Manager – Human Rights Protection.

Overall Purpose of the Job: To work closely with the Executive Director in the management of the Human Rights Protection Programme and in liaison with other programme staff to create synergy in the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives.

Description of the Main Duties

• To initiate and develop project ideas and proposals in line with Human Rights Protection Programme.
• To effectively manage and coordinate the implementation of programmatic activities within the Human Right Protection Programme.
• To conduct baseline surveys and research within the programme to determine ICJ Kenya’s interventions.
• To manage and coordinate the implementation of the programme projects and its activities.
• To prepare periodic and timely project reports for donors and for internal use.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• LL.B or its equivalent from a reputable institution. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional training in Project Management.
• Over three years’ experience working with an NGO with grassroots network.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally.

The candidate must be hardworking, dynamic, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Please send your Application, CV and relevant certificates to:

The Executive Director,

ICJ Kenya,

P.O. Box 59743-00200,

Nairobi

or Email: recruitment@icj-kenya.org.

Your application should be received on or before 15th April 2014.

ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Legal Officer – Head Office – Nairobi (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Legal Officer – Head Office – Nairobi

About Us 

Takaful Insurance of Africa Ltd. is a pioneering dynamic Insurance Company introducing a new and exciting ethical perspective to the Insurance market in Kenya and the region. Founded in the year 2008, TIA is the first fully fledged Takaful operator in East and Central Africa. We are founded on ethical principles and justice.

In View of our rapid expansion, TIA is in the process of strengthening its workforce by recruiting, qualified experienced, competent and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions. Interested applicants are invited to apply. Applicants should quote the position and the location of the job as indicated

Overall Responsibility

Ensure that the company is legally protected and that it adheres to all legal requirements and to carry out board secretarial duties and give legal advice.

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents as required and attend to board secretarial duties
• Participating in handling insurance and legal matters as and when required
• Conducting internal training on legal aspects of the Company
• Preparing legal reports and opinions on matters involving the Company
• Institute legal proceedings to recover debts owed to the Company
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to avoid litigation against the Company
• Prepare the department’s work plans and budgets,SLAs and ensure targets are achieved
• Attend to lawyers correspondences and attend to any other duties as may be assigned
• Vetting and drawing of contracts, leases, and other legal documents
• Liaising with external lawyers on legal matters for or against the Company
• Representing the Company in legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and ensuring timely gathering of evidence as required
• Participating in review and formulation of legal policies and practices
• Maintaining and filing all court proceedings as per established systems

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor of Law degree
• CPS K-will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy

Experience

• 3 years working experience preferably in insurance

To Apply, 

Please e-mail your CVs together with your application to: hr@takafulafrica.com

The deadline for all applications is 14th March 2014 Hard copies can be mailed or delivered to:

The HR Manager,

Takaful Insurance of Africa

P. o. Box 1811, 00100

Upper Hill, Mara road,

CIC Plaza, 3rd Floor

Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

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LEGAL OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Legal Officer

Summary: Our client is the largest Public Service Vehicle (PSV) underwriting company in Kenya and has its Headquarters in Nairobi. The company commenced its operations in 2005 and has branches in Nairobi, Coast, Rift Valley and Central regions. From an initial focus on PSV underwriting, our client is in the process of introducing other motor Vehicle classes to its product offering. To support this growth our client is looking to hire a Legal Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate the Company advocates and make periodical reports on any issues arising for consideration by the management.
• Work with company advocates to ensure the organization is well represented in all legal matters and court cases.
• Auditing the quality of pleadings and court presentation from the Company advocates and preparing reports and recommendations thereof.
• Ensure thorough and detailed analysis of claim documents to enable early fraud detection and to effectively address the fraudulent claims within the company’s policies and guidelines
• Prepare monthly status reports on all legal issues and make recommendations to the management.
• Approval on negotiation strategy for the matters proposed for settlements by the Company Advocates and where necessary carrying out the negotiations with Third Party Advocates
• Ensure that accurate and timely legal opinions are prepared by the company advocates for approval and where necessary, give appropriate recommendations on the same
• Liaise with the investigation department and follow up on any pending reports.
• Conducting proper factual and legal research and developing strategies on court cases

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors of Laws Degree, Diploma in Law(KSL),
• Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate,
• At least 3 years Post Admission experience in Litigation one of which must be in a reputable law firm and in a supervisory position

How to apply: 

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by Close of Business Friday 31st January 2014

Adept Systems

Management Consultants

P O Box 6416,Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

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LITIGATION ADVOCATES (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Litigation Advocates

A medium sized law firm based in Nairobi is looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of Litigation Advocates. The Advocates will be responsible in performing litigation duties.

Qualification and Skills

LL.B from a reputable institution.

Excellent litigation skills

Minimum of three years post admission experience

Must hold a current practicing certificate

Possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.

The candidate must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented.

Proficiency in use of basic computer applications.

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Individuals who meet the above requirements should send their applications to the email address below stating their current and expected salary, along with a detailed CV, testimonials and copies of their academic documents on or before 06th December 2013.

Email: hrmkjobs2013@gmail.com

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LEGAL OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Legal Officer

Category: Law

Location: Nakuru

Age: Below 35 years

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description:

The legal officer shall represent KPAWU in litigation, legal administrative proceedings and disputes resolution proceedings; provide legal, tactical and strategic advice.

He /She shall help in the preparation of legal briefs to the Union’s General Secretary for all Court Cases and liaise with the office of the General Secretary in relation to pending legal matters and prepare legal briefs to the Union leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Draft agreements and contractual documents.

Advise the General Secretary on the interpretation of legal matters.

Undertake research on assigned legal issues.

Represent KPAWU and all its affected members at the industrial courts and in all other courts.

Responsible for legal matters in collaboration with the General Secretary on disputed issues.

Litigation and legal advice on Trade Union matters.

Take custody of and ensure safe keeping of legal documentation.

Interpret legal opinions and offer guidance on legal requirements.

Review contracts and leases drawn by third parties.

Competencies

Professionalism

Knowledge of Labour laws and Conventions coupled with the ability to apply legal principles, concepts and policies in the context of litigation of a range of legal issues.

Knowledge of the jurisprudence of the Trade Unions.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential material with discretion, and analyze and research a range of complex legal issues within tight deadlines.

Shows pride in work and in achievements and demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

Observing deadlines and achieving results motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges and remains calm in stressful situations.

Qualification and Experiences

A Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree from a recognized university.

Minimum of (3) three years relevant working experience in a similar position or legal firm.

Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law

Been admitted as an advocate of High Court of Kenya

A current practicing Certificate.

A strong technical understanding of statutory and legal instruments concerning Trade Unions.

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Qualified candidates should submit their application(s) with a detailed Curriculum Vitae attached stating current position, qualifications, experiences, names , addresses including email and telephone number of three referees, your email and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates to: General Secretary

Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union

Thamoh Plaza, 3rd Floor, Kijabe Road

P. O. Box 1161

Nakuru

Email Address: kpawu@africaonline.co.ke 

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LICENSING &APPROVALS OFFICER - HCA/LAO/11/2013 (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: LICENSING &APPROVALS OFFICER - HCA/LAO/11/2013

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position: LICENSING &APPROVALS OFFICER - HCA/LAO/11/2013

Reporting to the Senior Licensing & Approvals Officer, the Licensing &Approvals Officer will

be responsible for reviewing applications for licensing market intermediaries, listing of issues

and offers through the security exchange as well as applications for the approval of the public

offer of equity and debt instruments and other products requiring approval in line with capital market requirements. The Licensing &Approvals Officer will also be responsible for

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LEGAL OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Legal Officer (1 Position)

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:

Position Title: Legal Officer (1 Position)

Reporting to: SGBV Coordinator

Job Location: Dadaab

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the SGBV Coordinator, the Legal Officer will provide legal advice, conduct trainings and sensitization campaigns in the Dadaab Refugee Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Liaise with the UNHCR protection officers on issues relating to protection and assistance of refugees

Participate and monitor KRCS areas of protection and programme activities in the refugee Camp.

Liaise with the camp management coordinator on timely service delivery to the refugees and the INGOs & NGOs in providing legal assistance to the refugees.

Organize and facilitate workshops /trainings in consultation with the Head of Operations on children, gender and women related issues.

Work closely with the camp management & SGBV teams while providing support on legaladvice to the SGBV survivors and other incidences encountered by the refugee community.

Conduct trainings on PSEA, RBA and human rights for all the sectorial committees and KRCS staff.

Conduct sensitization campaigns on the refugee act for the community leaders and CPPTS in the camp.

Advice /brief SGBV survivors and other clients whenever they are attending court sessions to either listen or act as a witness.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in law

Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law

Over two (2) years of experience in a refugee setup.

Key Competencies

Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions

Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives

Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Applications must contain:

Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General

Kenya Red Cross Society

P. O. Box 40712-00100

NAIROBI

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 29thNovember 2013.

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