Knowledge Management Officer at ALN Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities
The core areas of responsibility include:

• Maintain and update the organisation’s centralized knowledge repository with relevant legal precedents, templates, and best practices.
• Monitor and track new statutes, proposed legislation, special gazette notice and recent case law relevant to the organisation’s practice areas and sectors.
• Prepare and distribute timely alerts to lawyers and staff regarding significant legal developments.
• Manage hard copy resources, including physical libraries, legal texts, and archives, ensuring they are organised, accessible, and up-to-date.
• Manage soft copy resources, including digital databases, document management systems, and AI tools, ensuring they are organised, accessible, and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with practice areas to understand their knowledge management needs and provide tailored support, including training and resource allocation.
• Assist in the creation of standardised templates, checklists, and other knowledge management resources.
• Monitor usage of the organisation’s knowledge management platforms and resources and maintain vendor relationships with the relevant service providers and industry specialists.
• Assist in the implementation of AI-driven tools for document automation, legal research and knowledge retrieval.
• Conduct training sessions for lawyers and staff on how to effectively use the organisation’s knowledge management systems and resources.

Experience and Personal Qualities
This role will require a legal knowledge management professional with the highest levels of commitment. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated professional looking to join an experienced team supporting a multi-disciplinary organisation with extended geographical reach.

The following educational and work experience is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Sciences, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a dynamic organisation (preferably within a law firm).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.

The following personal qualities are preferred:

• Ability to learn quickly in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of self-improvement and commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A keen interest in technology trends, including the use of automation and AI in the knowledge management field.
• Commitment to the ALN’s mission and strong ethical integrity.