Legal Officer Job KMFRI
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KMFRI Grade 7
Job Specifications
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for Degree holders. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: –
- Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
- Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
- Ensuring that key issues and needs of Institute are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops;
- Preparing and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Institute;
- Drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Institute;
- Drafting of contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
- Providing Secretariat to the Senior Management Meeting and ensuring management decisions are converted to Board papers where applicable;
- Preparing and circulating of Board and Committee Papers; and
- Maintaining and updating the Register of Conflict of Interest.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university;
- Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
- Current Practicing Certificate;
- Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
- Demonstrable good results in work performance;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Organization skills;
- Drafting skills;
- Report writing skills; and
- Analytical skills.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 69,766 – KShs. 90,695 P.M.;
- House Allowance: KShs. 28,000 P.M.
- Commuter Allowance: KShs. 7,000 P.M.
- Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available from the ‘Vacancies’ section at the KMFRI Website – https://www.kmfri.go.ke), attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV). ALL soft copies application must be sent as one PDF document.
All applications must be submitted in both HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Monday, 22nd September 2025.
The Director General
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100
Dr. Ludwig von Krapf Road, English Point
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke
Note
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present originals of the following documents:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
- Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.
Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
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