Jobs in National Gender & Equality Commission

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is an Constitutional Commission established pursuant to Article 59 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and established by the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011.

The Key functions of the Commission include promoting gender and equality and freedom from discrimination principles in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution and promoting integration of the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination in National and County policies, laws

and administrative regulations.

In order to strengthen its capacity, the Commission is seeking to recruit suitable, qualified and highly

committed individuals to fill the following positions.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from marginalized and vulnerable groups , women, youth and person with disabilities.

Legal Officers:
REF:NGEC/7/2013-8 Posts
Location: Regions
Duration: Five years contract renewable

Key Roles and Responsibilities
    Advising and representing the Commission on legal matters;
    Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements of the Commission;
    Formulating, reviewing and following-up of Commissions’ Policies;
    Contracts, Agreements, MOUs etc;
    Processing day to day complaints and undertake investigations;
    Maintaining complaints and investigations files and records;
    Conducting field visits and planning investigation missions;
    Designing and facilitating mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission;
    Ensuring representation of the Commission in court.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
    Must be a citizen of Kenya;
    Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) and hold a diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
    Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
    Must be a member of the Law Society of Kenya;
    At least five (3) years’ experience in legal work;
    Must exhibit good understanding of human rights and equality and non-discrimination principles;
    Must demonstrate excellent understanding of the Commission’s mandate that include working with special interest groups including minorities and marginalized persons, women, persons with disabilities and children;
    Must demonstrate good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 ;
    Must possess good report writing and presentation skills;
    Must have good understanding of organizational and analytical skills;
    Must be computer literate;
    A Masters degree will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Qualified candidate should submit their application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae; a copy of National Identity Card and certified copies of Academic Certificates, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents to:-

The Commisson Secretary/CEO
National Gender and Equality Commission
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 24 floor
P O Box 27512-00506
Nairobi

All application should reach the Commission on or before 24th April 2013, (latest by 5.00pm).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

All applicants should state their present salary and the expected salary and names of three (3) referees with their contacts. 

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