Massive Recruitments

The National Council for Law Reporting is a state corporation established by the National Council for Law Reporting Act, 1994. The statutory mandate of the Council is to publish the official Kenya Law Reports which are compilations of the decisions of the superior courts of Kenya, and the revision and updating the Laws of Kenya. The Council is a leading publisher of public legal information.

The Council is looking for highly organized and self-motivated professionals to serve in the following positions:

1. Assistant Law Reporter (4 positions), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 75
2. Legal Researcher (2 positions), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 76
3. Network Admin Assistant (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 77
4. Assistant Human Resource and Administration Officer (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 78
5. Receptionist(1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 79
6. Assistant Customer Care Officer (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 80
7. Assistant Accounts Officer (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 84
8. Web & Systems Development Assistant (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 85
9. Assistant Procurement Officer (1 position), Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 86

The National Council for Law Reporting is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with its constitutional obligations under The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 particularly Articles 22(3) and 232(h), the Council encourages qualified and suitable persons from minority groups, or marginalised communities and persons with disabilities to apply for these vacancies.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 75
Job Title: Assistant Law Reporter (4 positions)
Job Grade: KLR 6
Reporting to: Senior Law Reporter
Department: Laws of Kenya Department
Basic Salary not including allowances:Ksh. 47,272 (2,364) - 49,636 (2,487) - 52,123 (2,620) - 54,743 (2,763) - 57,506 (2,913) - 60,419 (3,073) – 63,492 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1. Responsible for all legal research issues in the Department;
2. Track and monitor the legislative developments in the Country and  keep the Laws of Kenya department informed of the same;
3. Collect and collate on behalf of the department Acts, amendments, new regulations, bills and any other relevant information;
4. Undertake departmental research on behalf of the Department on all issues related to the revision of laws;
5. Collect all laws and regulations from the East African Legislative Assembly;
6. Prepare departmental reports relating to revision of laws; and
7. Oversee the work of legal researchers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1. Have served for at least  two (2)  years in legal related area;
2. Have Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
3. Have post graduate diploma obtained from Kenya School of Law after successful completion of the Council for Legal Education Examination or its equivalent;
4. Be a practicing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
5. Be a member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
6. Have Certificate in computer applications;
7. Have demonstrated competence and ability in editing and analyzing legal issues;
8. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; and
9. Because the Council seeks to build its capacity in the preparation of Swahili-based legal communications to its customers and the public, fluency in written and spoken Swahili will be an added advantage.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 76
Job Title: Legal Researcher (2 positions)
Job Grade: KLR 7
Reporting to: Senior Law Reporter
Department: Editorial Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh.35,275 (1,764)- 37,039 (1,852)-  38,891 (1,944)  -  40,835 (2,042)-   42,877 (2,144)-  45,021 (2,251)-47,272 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1. Reading through the cases allocated to them and identifying reportable cases as per the KLR Editorial Policy;
2. Preparation of case summaries for the cases identified as reportable as per the KLR Guidelines;
3. Researching on viable solutions that may improve efficiency within the legal sector;
4. Conducting legal research and preparing legal briefs to the inquiring Judge;
5. Researching on precedent setting authorities within varied jurisdictions of common law;
6. Liaising with judicial offers and judicial researchers;
7. Writing analytical summaries of written argument or evidence and assessing the argument in light of academic legal literature and case law;
8. Carrying out research on changes which Have taken place in the Laws of Kenya so as to facilitate revision of statutes;
9. Conducting situational analysis of the legal systems; and
10. Liaising with the Attorney General’s office in matters relating to the revision of Laws of Kenya. 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

i. Have served for at least two (2) years in legal related area;
ii. Have Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii.Have Certificate in computer applications;
iv.Have demonstrated competence and ability in editing and analyzing legal issues;
v. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
vi.A post graduate diploma obtained from Kenya School of Law is an added advantage
vii.Because the Council seeks to build its capacity in the preparation of Swahili-based legal communications to its customers and the public, fluency in written and spoken Swahili will be an added advantage.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 77
Job Title: Network Admin Assistant
(1 position)
JOB Grade: KLR 7
Reporting to: Network Administrator
Department: ICT Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh.35,275 (1,764)- 37,039 (1,852)- 38,891 (1,944) - 40,835 (2,042)-  42,877 (2,144)- 45,021 (2,251)-47,272 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

i. PC hardware Installation & configuration;
ii. Printer Installation;
iii.Troubleshooting Internet & E-mail related problems;
iv. Configuration of local area network and VLANs;
v. Ensure security to network resources;
vi. Verification and certification of N/W hardware as per set standards;
vii. Maintaining and implementation of network systems;
viii. Manage the inventory of network asset equipment;
ix. Work with internet access service providers to ensure smooth internet connectivity and maintained bandwidth and outages are reported, escalated in a timely manner;
x. Perform analysis of customer/user request based on their environment, location and nature of work they perform for appropriate user solution;
xi. Conduct basic user training; and
xii. Promoting emerging network technologies.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

i. Have served for at least two (2) years in information technology related field such as in supporting VLAN/LAN or WAN network environment;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Computer, Information Science, Computer/ Software Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iii. Be certified by any of the following:- N+, MCSE, CCNA or other ICT equivalent certification;
iv. Knowledge of Unix/Linux/Apple and all Windows Technology Microsoft or IT help desk/ service desk certifications will be an added advantage;
v. Post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Computer/Information Science, Engineering or related discipline is an added advantage;
vi. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; and
vii. Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 78
Job title: Assistant Human Resource and Administration Officer (1 position)
Job Grade: KLR 6
Reporting to: HR and Admin Officer
Department: Human Resources and Administration Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh. 47,272 (2,364) - 49,636 (2,487) - 52,123 (2,620) - 54,743 (2,763) - 57,506 (2,913) - 60,419 (3,073) – 63,492 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

i. Processing cases of recruitment, appointment, promotions;
ii. Manage and update the HR and Admin database;
iii. Employee orientation, development, and training logistics;
iv. Preparing forms and reports, composing regular and special correspondence;
v. Compile reports on performance appraisals and training feedback;
vi. Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the Human Resources office;
vii. Arranging and coordinating meetings and taking minutes as assigned; and
viii. In charge of transport, the registry and general office services.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

i. Have served for at least two (2) years in human resources and administration related field;
ii. Have a Bachelor’s degree in social science from a recognized institution;
iii. Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv. Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
v. Have Certificate in computer applications; and
vi. Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 79
Job Title: Receptionist (1 position)
Job Grade: KLR 9
Reporting to: Assistant HR and Admin Officer
Department: Human Resources and Administration
Basic Salary not including allowances: 26,323 (1,316) - 27,639 (1,382) -  29,021 (1,451) -  30,472(1,524) -  31,996 (1,599) -  33,595 (1,680) - 35,275p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1.    Answering the telephone / Making calls and taking messages;

2.    Initiate telephone policies, procedures and processes in the Council in line with the overall Government Policy;

3.    Dispatch of mail. This includes registering mail in the book and ensuring the driver makes deliveries. Preparing labels;

4.    Screening of visitors;

5.    TV Screen. Ensuring that relevant content is screened between 8.00am and 5.30pm;

6.    Taking of minutes in meetings;

7.    Making of travel arrangements and hotel bookings;

8.    Checking of invoices before being handed to procurement and accounts;

9.    Making orders for office supplies. This includes water for dispensers, supplies for the  coffee dispenser, tissue papers, water and any snacks for meetings;

10.  Handling the First Aid box. This includes This includes water for dispensers, supplies for the  coffee dispenser, tissue papers, water and Juices for meetings;

11.  Filing of documents;

12.  Requesting for Taxi and accounting for journeys;

13.  Overseeing office cleaning.; and

14.  Any other duty that may be assigned.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1.    Have  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

2.    Have Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Business Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

3.    Have attended a customer care course from a recognized institution;

4.    Have attended and passed a Certificate Course for Government Telephone Supervisors is an added advantage;

5.    Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

6.    Have Certificate in computer applications; and

7.    Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 80
Job Title: Assistant Customer Care Officer (1 position)
Job Grade: KLR 6
Reporting to: Sales and Marketing Officer and Customer Care Officer
Department: Sales, Marketing and Customer Care Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh. 47,272 (2,364) - 49,636 (2,487) - 52,123 (2,620) - 54,743 (2,763) - 57,506 (2,913) - 60,419 (3,073) – 63,492 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1.    Be involved in development and implementation of the department’s strategies and initiatives in the Council;

2.    Be responsible for developing and implementing the Customer Care Plan which will meet the organizational goal of expanding the Council’s customer base;

3.    Work with the Sales support teams to achieve customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term sales and marketing goals in line with the Department and Council’s vision, mission and values;

4.    Deal directly with customers either by telephone, electronically or face to face;

5.    Handle and resolve all customer complaints;

6.    Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquiries and complaints;

7.    Perform customer verifications;

8.    Process orders, forms, applications and requests;

9.    Direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource;

10.  Meet customer service financial objectives by forecasting requirements;

11.  Preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.;

12.  Determine customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers, respond promptly to customer inquiries, conducting surveys;

13.  Forming focus groups, benchmarking best practices and analyzing information;

14.  Manage customers' accounts;

15.  Keep records of customer interactions and transactions and record details of inquiries, comments and complaints and actions taken;

16.  Communicate and coordinate with internal departments;

17.  Follow up on customer interactions;

18.  Prepare and distribute customer activity reports;

19.  Maintain customer databases; and

20.  Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1.    Have served for at least  two (2)  years in  customer service related field;

2.    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or  social science from a recognized institution;

3.     Diploma in Customer care, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized a recognized institution;

4.    Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;

5.    Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;

6.    Have Certificate in computer applications; and

7.    Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 84
Job Title: Assistant Accounts Officer
JOB Grade: KLR 6
Reporting to: Account’s Officer
Department: Finance Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh. 47,272 (2,364) - 49,636 (2,487) - 52,123 (2,620) - 54,743 (2,763) - 57,506 (2,913) - 60,419 (3,073) – 63,492 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

(a)      Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Preparation of budgets, budgetary implementation and control;

2.    Project financial appraisal and management;

3.    Revenue and expenditure management;

4.    Payroll management;

5.    Financial reporting and analysis; verification of payment vouchers; and

6.    Collation of financial estimates; and preparation of cash flow forecasts, aggregate expenditure and variance analysis.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1.    Have served for at least  two (2)  years in accounting related field;

2.    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce(Accounting/ Finance option) Business Management ,Administration  or relevant social science from a recognized institution;

3.    Have Professional qualifications in accounting  such as CPA or ACCA or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

4.    Good Knowledge of government financial management, IASs and IFRSs;

5.    Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;

6.    Have Certificate in computer applications; and

7.    Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 85
Job Title: Web & Systems Developer Assistant
Job Grade: KLR 7
Reporting to: Web & Systems Developer
Department: ICT Department
Basic Salary not including allowances:  Ksh.35,275 (1,764) - 37,039 (1,852) - 38,891 (1,944) - 40,835 (2,042) -  42,877 (2,144) - 45,021 (2,251) - 47,272 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

      i.        Ensuring the website is running and available at all times.

     ii.        Carry out updates/revisions to the website as and when is required.

    iii.        Provide relevant reports on website statistics

    iv.        Liaising with the internal departments on implementing some recommendations made by current and/or potential clients on improvements to the website.

     v.        Design and implementation of Internet Marketing Strategies.

    vi.        To support NCLR’s continued expansion & improvement of services through web-based systems.

   vii.        Maintain and support all web servers

  viii.        Responsible for the Councils knowledge management server and in-house 'Wikipedia.

    ix.        Carrying out periodic backups on the various existing internal systems.

     x.        Developing and implementing other in-house systems that may be required.

    xi.        Managing and updating documentation in relation to all systems (online & offline).

   xii.        Manage the system development life cycle.

  xiii.        Prepare training programs and system documentation.

 xiv.        Provide ongoing database technical support to the National Council for Law Reporting.

  xv.        Develop and enforce database and OD-level security policies for data protection.

 xvi.        Any other duty/task allocated by HOD.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1.    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-  Computer/Information Science, Computer/ Software Engineering or its equivalent  from a recognized institution;

2.    Be  certified by any of the following:- N+, MCSE, CCNA, Java or other ICT     equivalent certification;

3.    Be familiar with Databases Oracle MySQL, PL/SQL, Postgre, SQL and MS Access, Solaris, Red Hat, Linux, Fedora and Mandriva and Content Management Systems -  WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Typo3.

4.    Have good knowledge and understanding of networking technologies, communications and operation systems, web and systems development, hardware and the required software and protocols supported;

5.    Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;

6.    Have Certificate in computer applications; and

7.    Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Ref: NCLR/ HR /2012/ 86
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer
JOB Grade: KLR 6
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Department: Finance Department
Basic Salary not including allowances: Ksh. 47,272 (2,364) - 49,636 (2,487) - 52,123 (2,620) - 54,743 (2,763) - 57,506 (2,913) - 60,419 (3,073) – 63,492 p.m.

KEY TASKS
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

1.    Procurement and safe custody of stores; issuance of stores; and establishing the movement of stores;

2.    Stores and inventory management;

3.    Management of donor funded procurement;

4.    Preparation and management of the council’s procurement plan;

5.    Proper coordination of tender and procurement committee meetings;

6.    Management of the disposal of unserviceable, obsolete and/or other stores;

7.    Initiating policy on supplies; reviewing, updating, interpretation and implementing existing supplies regulations, procedures, and systems in line with government policy;

8.    Ensuring the implementation of supplies manual.

9.    Requisitioning for the procurement of finished stores supplies;

10.  Issuing of stores supplies and proper recording thereof;

11.  Making monthly reports on the stores movement; and

12.  Making recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and/or other stores.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

1.    Have served for at least  two (2)  years in procurement and supplies related field;

2.    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce(Procurement/Supplies), Business Management ,Administration/  Studies  or relevant social science from a recognized institution;

3.    Have Professional qualifications in Procurement and Supplies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

4.    Have high level of integrity and demonstrated professional competence in public procurement;

5.    Have  demonstrated ability to work in a team;

6.    Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;

7.    Have Certificate in computer applications; and

8.    Be fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter showing their current or last engagement and earnings and their curriculum vitae to the following address: recruit@kenyalaw.org on or before October 19, 2012.

Candidates who canvass for these positions will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.