In addressing issues linked to education and training for a competent legal profession in Kenya, both the pre and post-colonial governments have undertaken various initiatives and set up several commissions of inquiry to formulate appropriate policy. These include the establishment of The Kenya School of Law following recommendations by the Denning Committee...
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EXPERIENCE Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) years should be in management;
INTEGRITY Fulfil the requirements of Chapter of the Constitution
PROF An Advocate of the High Court
SKILLS Be Proficient in computer application
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strategic thinking;
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Analytical skills;
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strong communication and reporting skills;
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Team player
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Interpersonal and negotiation skills and
TRAINING Have attended management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; (vi) Proficiency in computer applications;
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
Developing and implementing Regulations and guidelines to facilitate licensing of all legal programmes and legal education providers;
Developing and implementing criteria for recognition and approval of foreign qualifications in law;
Receiving and reviewing all applications for recognition, equation and licensing of foreign legal qualifications in Kenya and make recommendations to the Director;
Developing and implementing the criteria for licensing of institutions for remedial programme;
Developing and implementing criteria for licensing of institutions for new and emerging programmes in legal education and training;
Administering quality standards for approval for legal training providers; and
Coordinating under the guidance of the Director, the process of reviewing and processing applications for approval by training providers