Kenya School of Law (KSL) - Lecturers, Compliance Officer, Standards Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya School of Law is a Postgraduate Training Institution run under the auspices of the Council of Legal Education Act, Cap. 16A of the Laws of Kenya. 

The core mandate of the Council of Legal Education is inter alia to train for legal professional development and in particular to train lawyers for entry into the legal profession as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya. 

For over 40 years the School has discharged this mandate under the leadership of the office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. 

From 2006, however, the School became a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) with an expanded mandate and reviewed terms of service for its staff.
The core functions of School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services;-

• Advocates Training and Paralegal Studies;
• Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Legal Research
• Accreditation and enforcement of compliance by legal education and training institutions

In order to effectively meet these expanded functions the School wishes to recruit full time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being the preferredcentre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

We are looking for independent, strategic actors who are in good health, are ICT literate, customer oriented, and can lead change.

Specifically we seek to recruit:-

Principal Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/17 KSL 4 4 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will assist in identification, planning and coordination of specific training programmes, projects or research.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
2. Have served for a minimum of 10 years, 5 of which should be in an academic institution in a teaching capacity. Experience in consultancy or project work will be an added advantage;
3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Senior Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/18 KSL 5 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research. 

The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
2. Have served for a minimum of years 5 of which 3 should as an academic in a legal training institution or as a consultant.Qualifications / experience in consultancy / project work will be an added advantage;
3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Senior Lecturer (ATP & PS)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/19 KSL 5 2 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Advocates’ Training Programme and Paralegal Studies, (ATP & PS), the incumbent will provide teaching, research, and assist in planning and coordination of academic programmes in the School.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a LLM degree or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Have served for a minimum of 5 years, 3 of which should be in an academic institution in a teaching capacity.
• Have the ability to conduct legal training at a practical level;

Lecturer (CPD P &R)

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/21 KSL 6 2 Positions

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Continuing Professional
Development, Projects and Research, (CPD P & R), the incumbent will teach short training courses and carry out research. The incumbent will also assist in the planning and coordination of specific programmes or projects within the sub-directorate.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• 1. Possess a LLB degree or equivalent from a recognizeduniversity;
• 2. Have served for a minimum of years 5 as an academic in a legal training institution or as a consultant.
• 3. Have the ability to coordinate and conduct short-term legal training programmes;

Compliance Officer

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/20 KSL 6 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director,Quality Assurance, Compliance and Accreditation, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that regulations, rules, policies and laws are adhered to.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess an LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized university. A post graduate degree and additional academic qualifications in public relations will be an added advantage;
2. Have served for a minimum of 5 years in legal practice or related position;
3. Have demonstrated strategy to enforce rules and regulations;
4. Performance Contracting and ISO

Standards Coordinator

REF: CLE/KSL/HR05/22 KSL 7 1 Position

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Administration, the incumbent will coordinate and report on the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Systems processes and Performance Contracting functions of the School.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or Social Science degree or equivalent;
• Have a minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy organisation;
• Knowledge of ISO International Standards and Performance

Contracting will be a definite advantage.

Note that all candidates will eventually be required to produce Certificates of Good Conduct.
Competitive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.

All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. 

Send your application to:-

The Director / CEO,
Kenya School of Law,
P. O. Box 30369-00100,
Nairobi.

So as to reach him not later than 1st September 2012

Please note that due to the high number of applications anticipated, it will not be possible for us to respond to each application and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Those who had applied for the above positions before need not re-apply.
CLE / KSL is an equal opportunity employer.

Record Management Officer

Our Client, a national focal point for trade development and promotion activities within the East African region, COMESA, and external markets, is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary talents with exceptional
leadership and change management skills in the following position.

Record Management Officer 

(AM-RM/08/12)

General Scope of the Job

The Record Management Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining the Council official records management program, imaging and records systems, document retention, storage, achiving and filing system, mannng the registry, and retrieval systems;

and performs related work as required.

Qualification and experience required

• The ideal candidate must have at least three (3) years’ experience in record management or achiving environment .
• Candidates must be in possession of a degree in record management related field with a diploma in archive management.
• Knowledge of the record management practices is essential.
• An excellent appreciation of common computer applications is desirable.
• Use of the I.R.M.S. software will be an added advantage
• Good Interpersonal skills

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging and exciting role, please forward your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, names and contact details of three
referees quoting the reference of the position you are applying by 31st August 2012 to:

DNA 1538
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi

Kenindia - Management Trainees

Management Trainees

Kenindia Assurance Company Limited, one of the leading composite insurers, is looking for young, dynamic and self-motivated persons to be recruited as Management Trainees.

If you are:-

• a Kenyan Citizen
• aged between 20 – 30 years
• Graduate/Post Graduate with a minimum Upper Second Class in Insurance, Marketing, Accounting, Actuarial, or you are an ACII or AIIK
• Computer literate

apply immediately with your CV, two references and two passport size photographs, in a sealed envelope, to Kenindia Assurance Company Limited, at the address given below, so as to reach on or before 31st August, 2012

Human Resources Manager
Kenindia Assurance Company Limited
P.O. Box 44372, Gpo, 00100
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Safari Park Hotel Baker, Cooks and Chef

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ suitable Kenyan Citizens with the right attributes to fill the positions below:

A. Head Baker

Reporting to the Executive Chef through the Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for,

• Baking of high quality cakes, bread and other bakery products.
• Prepare pastry items – Bread rolls, muffins, Cakes, e.t.c
• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of ingredients.
• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
• Get information from production schedules and standardised recipes.
• Responsible for cost control to avoid waste and damage to equipment.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations in the bakery.

The position is challenging and calls for a dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking person
with the following attributes;

• Aged 35 – 45 years
• Be holders of a certificate in bakery / pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience in a similar position in a large organisation, specialising in making cakes, bread and general baking.
• Organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for number of items to be produced on a daily basis.
• Innately creative and self motivated.
• Sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Be Computer literate.

B. I) Demi Chef De Partie / Cooks

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidates will be responsible to, 

• Assist and support the Executive Chef in preparation of different foods.
• Assist in all Kitchen activities including ordering for supplies and budget control.
• Assist with the planning of menus.
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant.
• Assist with the enforcement of health and safety standards in the Kitchen.
• Ensure that Customers are served with quality food in a timely manner.

II) Chef De Partie

Reporting to the Executive Chef and will be responsible for,

• Controlling a given section within the Kitchen to the standards laid down. To conform with Health and Safety standards.
• Creation of high quality dishes in his role as part of the Kitchen team.
• Cooking consistently and enthusiastically on a high level as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Checking the function sheets on a daily basis with the Senior Chef on duty as to the work that needs to be carried out for the day.
• Ensuring that his/her station and environment is kept hygienically clean and also working in a hygienic manner.
• Controlling incoming goods and stores them in perfect conditions.
• Reporting any breakdowns and/or kitchen hazards directly to the Executive Chef or to the Sous Chef in his absence.
• Assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning and or/ ideas as required.

The positions are challenging and call for dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking persons with the following attributes;

• Aged 25-35 years.
• Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
• Chef de Parties should have at least three (3) years experience in a similar position in the hotel industry.
• Demi Chef de Parties should have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
• Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
• Organised, have the ability to delegate tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.

A Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

Applications accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials from applicants who meet the above qualifications and are up to the challenge should be sent to the address below to reach them by Wednesday August 29, 2012.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager, P.O. Box 45038-00100, Nairobi
Or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke