Close Menu
    Jobs

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    Hillary KangwanaBy

    CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

    PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

    Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Office of Attorney-General Act No.49 of 2012 the Public Service Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Solicitor-General.

    For appointment to this position, a person should:

    • Be a citizen of Kenya;
    • Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction;
    • Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; and
    • Have a high moral character, integrity and

    In addition to the above requirements, a candidate should have the following key competencies:-

    • Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of financial management and strategic people management;
    • Creativity, innovativeness and problem solving skills;
    • Resource management, administrative and supervisory skills;
    • Demonstrable planning and organizational skills; and
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities of this position will entail:-

    1. Being the Accounting and Authorised Officer of the State Law Office;
    2. Implementing Government policies and the strategic plan for the State Law Office;
    • Developing and implementing an effective performance management system;
    1. Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial, human and other resources in the State Law Office and submitting regular statutory reports as required;
    2. Organizing, co-ordinating and managing the administrative and legal functions of the office;
    3. Assisting the Attorney-General in the performance of his duties as the Principal Legal Advisor to the Government;
    • Conducting or assigning and supervising all court cases including appeals or petitions on behalf of the Attorney-General;
    • Formulating and ensuring implementation of development strategies for Government Legal Services;
    1. Being responsible for the discipline of State Counsel and other members of staff of the Office (subject to Article 234 of the Constitution);
    2. Undertaking duties of alternate Chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal;
    3. Performing duties of alternate Chairperson of the College of Arms;
    • Performing duties as a member of the Council of Legal Education;
    • Co-ordinating the attachment of candidates for pupilage in the office;
    • Promoting the values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution in the operations of the State Law Office; and
    1. Performing such other duties as may be conferred by law or otherwise assigned to the Solicitor-General by the Attorney-General.

    Terms of Service

    The Solicitor General will serve on contract for a period of five (5) years. The salary and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

    Note:

    • The names of all applicants and shortlisted candidates will be published in the print media and the Commission’s website publiceservice.go.ke.
    • Applicants should attach current clearances from the following bodies:
      • Kenya Revenue Authority;
      • Higher Education Loans Board;
      • A Registered Credit Reference Bureau;
      • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate);
      • Printed Online Self-declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a Self-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
      • Clearance from the Law Society of Kenya; and
      • Clearance from the Advocates Complaints

    MODE OF APPLICATION

    (a) The application should be submitted together with detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

    (c)   Application should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for position of Solicitor General” and addressed and delivered to:

    The Secretary/CEO,

    Public Service Commission, Commission House,

    P.O. Box 30095-00100

    NAIROBI.

    All applications should reach the Commission, on or before 14th November, 2022 (latest

    5.00 p.m.)

    Related Posts