The Ministry of Finance through the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Secretariat is responsible for the Coordination of PFM Reforms in Kenya.
The Ministry seeks to recruit a qualified individual to fill the following vacant position at the PFM Reform Secretariat.
Job Title: Legal Specialist – 1 Post
Vacancy No. PFM/LS/2010/2
Reporting to: PFMR Programme ManagerDuty station: Nairobi
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable)Terms: Contract
Responsibilities
- To establish a functional legal office in line with the objectives of PFMR.
- To undertake legal research, policy and legislation functions towards realization of the objectives of PFMR.
- To align the legal and regulatory framework in Public Financial Management to the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya.
- To review and initiate consolidation of statutory laws on Public Financial Management in broader context of Public Sector Reforms towards an “Organic Law”.
- To offer legal advice and representation to the PFM Secretariat and PFM components on the legal aspects of PFM reforms.
The preferred person should have the following qualifications:-
- A minimum of five (5) years work experience of which two (2) must be at a senior level.
- A degree in law from a recognized university.
- Demonstrated experience in research, public policy and legislation as well as the functioning of the Public Service in the context of the broader Government reform initiatives.
- Excellent corporate secretarial and reporting skills.
- Possession of masters degree in Law will be an added advantage.
The Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance
P.O. Box 30007-00100
Nairobi.
Attn: PFMR Coordinator
Or Drop them at Bima House, 8th Floor Room 815 during official working hours.
The deadline for submission of applications is May 20,2010.
