Job Description
1. File existing Legal and Regulatory instruments that legislate and regulate activities in the Security Sector, for ease reference.
2. Lead the process of drafting new Legal and regulatory Instruments needed by the Ministry to guide and regulate activities in the Security Sector.
3. Draft and review contracts that define working relationships between the Ministry and Service Providers as well as suppliers of goods and equipment.
4. Provide legal advice to all functional Units in the Ministry before implementation of any activity that may have legal implications.
5. Represent the Ministry in all legal matters in partnership with the Ministry of Justice.
6. Prepare Cabinet Papers/notes and related policy briefs for Cabinet approval.
7. Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the supervisor.
8. Any other work related responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Law
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Law
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
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Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
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Experience in legal advisory
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Analytical and problem solving skills
