Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation under the
Ministry of Agriculture vested with the responsibility of providing
sustainable, affordable credit to coffee farmers.
The Fund invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
LEGAL OFFICER
We seek a legal professional to join the Fund’s Management Team;
advising the Fund on legal matters; ensuring appropriate interpretation
of CoDF legal safeguards & rights at all times; ensuring safe
custody of legal records; carrying out research on legal matters related
to the Coffee sector and will be the Principal legal advisor to the
Fund.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare, vet and negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements
and other legal instruments to meet the laid down stipulations for
execution,
participate in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Funds interests.
Conduct legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers,
prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
Keeping safe custody of the Funds Instruments and documents such as organisation seal, charged documents & suit papers.
Advising the Fund on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate.
Arrangement for Board meetings and coordination of the preparation of agendas and Board papers for Board meetings.
Authenticate documents issued to the Fund as collateral, securities or support documents for loans & Undertake conveyance.
Advising the Fund on all legal matters relating to employee relations & contract appointments for its entire staff.
Ensure full compliance with Law, legislative issues, policies and procedures as stipulated by the statutes.
Ensure that the loaning and the financial procedures and rules developed are compliant with legal requirements.
Represent the Fund in any litigation or legal suits filed by the Fund or against the Fund, handle court assignments in the Lower and High Court involving legal process and procedures on civil and criminal
matters.
Maintain an up to date record of gazzetted matters which relate to the FundCarry out any other duties assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate,
Must not be having a pending disciplinary case.
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) or its equivalent.
Have proven interpersonal skills, management and leadership qualities.
Excellent business communication and report writing skills.
Good appreciation of strategic planning processes.
At least four years hands-on experience in commercial law in a busy law firm or a large corporate organization.
Computer literate.
The successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year renewable contract.
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly
demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit
your application with a detailed resume indicating education and
qualifications, work experience, copies of academic, professional
certificates and testimonials, your current position, remuneration
level, day time contact phone numbers, E-Mail and three referees to
reach us not later than 4th May 2011 addressed to:
The Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 – 00200
NAIROBI
Coffee Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ministry of Agriculture vested with the responsibility of providing
sustainable, affordable credit to coffee farmers.
The Fund invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
LEGAL OFFICER
We seek a legal professional to join the Fund’s Management Team;
advising the Fund on legal matters; ensuring appropriate interpretation
of CoDF legal safeguards & rights at all times; ensuring safe
custody of legal records; carrying out research on legal matters related
to the Coffee sector and will be the Principal legal advisor to the
Fund.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare, vet and negotiate contracts, leases, formal agreements
and other legal instruments to meet the laid down stipulations for
execution,
participate in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Funds interests.
Conduct legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pre-trial and hearing, develop concept papers,
prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defence strategies arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings of cases in liaison with external lawyers.
Keeping safe custody of the Funds Instruments and documents such as organisation seal, charged documents & suit papers.
Advising the Fund on all legal matters related to its activities and mandate.
Arrangement for Board meetings and coordination of the preparation of agendas and Board papers for Board meetings.
Authenticate documents issued to the Fund as collateral, securities or support documents for loans & Undertake conveyance.
Advising the Fund on all legal matters relating to employee relations & contract appointments for its entire staff.
Ensure full compliance with Law, legislative issues, policies and procedures as stipulated by the statutes.
Ensure that the loaning and the financial procedures and rules developed are compliant with legal requirements.
Represent the Fund in any litigation or legal suits filed by the Fund or against the Fund, handle court assignments in the Lower and High Court involving legal process and procedures on civil and criminal
matters.
Maintain an up to date record of gazzetted matters which relate to the FundCarry out any other duties assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
An advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate,
Must not be having a pending disciplinary case.
Certified Public Secretary (CPS) (K) or its equivalent.
Have proven interpersonal skills, management and leadership qualities.
Excellent business communication and report writing skills.
Good appreciation of strategic planning processes.
At least four years hands-on experience in commercial law in a busy law firm or a large corporate organization.
Computer literate.
The successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year renewable contract.
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly
demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit
your application with a detailed resume indicating education and
qualifications, work experience, copies of academic, professional
certificates and testimonials, your current position, remuneration
level, day time contact phone numbers, E-Mail and three referees to
reach us not later than 4th May 2011 addressed to:
The Managing Trustee
Coffee Development Fund
P.O. Box 52714 – 00200
NAIROBI
Coffee Development Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.