Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time Pay:
Summary: About Us
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.
Description:
Job Description
Senior Legal Officer
Grade E6
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
•Ensuring that all NEMA legal instruments are developed and filed on time.
•Maintaining records of all legal instruments.
•Filing legal documents in court.
•Maintaining and updating the Registry for Multilateral Environmental Agreements in consultation with other government Agencies.
•Preparing briefs and coordinating preparatory meetings for Kenya’s delegation to international meetings relating to MEA’s.
•Assisting in the development of by-laws and ensuring that they are in conformity with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999.
•Liaising with other departments’ staff on drafting of legal documents.
•Offering technical support to field officers in the enforcement of the environmental laws;
•Attending court proceedings and advising interested groups and County Authorities on the awareness of the environmental legislation.
Requirements:
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
•A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
•At least four (4) years experience in legal practice.
•Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
•Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
•Computer proficiency.
•Demonstrated professional competence in legal matters
•Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
How to Apply:
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below.
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The National Environment Management Authority
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time Pay:
Summary: About Us
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment.
Description:
Job Description
Senior Legal Officer
Grade E6
1 Post
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;
•Ensuring that all NEMA legal instruments are developed and filed on time.
•Maintaining records of all legal instruments.
•Filing legal documents in court.
•Maintaining and updating the Registry for Multilateral Environmental Agreements in consultation with other government Agencies.
•Preparing briefs and coordinating preparatory meetings for Kenya’s delegation to international meetings relating to MEA’s.
•Assisting in the development of by-laws and ensuring that they are in conformity with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999.
•Liaising with other departments’ staff on drafting of legal documents.
•Offering technical support to field officers in the enforcement of the environmental laws;
•Attending court proceedings and advising interested groups and County Authorities on the awareness of the environmental legislation.
Requirements:
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
•A Bachelor of Law (LLB) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
•At least four (4) years experience in legal practice.
•Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
•Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
•Computer proficiency.
•Demonstrated professional competence in legal matters
•Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
How to Apply:
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below.
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The National Environment Management Authority
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi