Director/ Chief Executive Officer

Overall purpose of the job

This position is established under Section 14 of the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap. 16C and the holder is responsible for the implementation of the Board’s decisions in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the School’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. The holder of the position is the head of the institution and administratively and functionally reports to the Board of Directors.

Job specifications (duties)

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position will entail, but not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the Kenya School of Law;
• Advising the Board on the School’s strategy to ensure the achievement of its mandate under the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap. 16C;
• Implementing policies, regulations and strategies for the achievement of the objectives of the School;
• Serving as the secretary to the Board;
• Serving as the link between the Board and Management;
• Implementing Board decisions;
• Ensuring that all Board Papers are properly written and sent to Board Members in good time;
• Overseeing the implementation of corporate programmes;
• Ensuring compliance with approved annual budgets;
• Establishing and implementing proper internal controls;
• Recruiting and retaining qualified staff;
• Fostering a culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance;
• Implementing effective risk management and business continuity plans;
• Enhancing efficiency in service delivery and discipline by staff of the School;
• Conducting all examinations that are within the mandate of the School;
• Keeping safe custody of the seal and other relevant documents;
• Ensuring the safety and proper use of all movable and immovable assets of the School; and
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory obligations.

Persons’ specifications

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• At least fifteen (15) years of work experience, five of which should be in senior management level;
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Master of Laws (LL.M) degree from a recognized institution;
• Doctorate degree (PhD) in Law from a recognized institution;
• Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of law;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution as an added advantage;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• Meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and Leadership an integrity Act.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Knowledge of the legislation and trends relevant to the legal education sector;
• At least two publications;
• Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills;
• Excellent leadership, management and supervisory skills;
• Excellent strategic leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Customer-centric with excellent negotiation, problem solving and conflict management skills;
• Results-oriented and capable of meeting strict deadlines; and
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders.