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CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER –ÌýGRADE 15

KENYATTA UNIVERSITYÌý

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE)

Email: dvc-af@ku.ac.ke Tel/Ext: 3053

CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN A FAST-GROWING INSTITUTION

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LEGAL DEPARTMENT

  1. CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER –ÌýGRADE 15

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Chief Legal officer will be in charge of the University Legal department:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Management of activities carried out by the University legal function.
    Provide legal counsel to University Management Board and Council.
  2. Coordinate preparation of all University Legal documents.
  3. Interpret and implement University Statutes, Terms and Conditions of Service, Collective Agreements and other documents that have legal binding on the University.
  4. Offer legal advice to University on management and disposal of property.
  5. Ensure University legal and regulatory frameworks are legally compliant through constant review.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

  1. Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or other related areas.
  2. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  3. Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
  4. CPS (K) will be an added advantage.
  5. Membership to relevant professional body – LSK.
  6. Valid Practicing Certificate
  7. At least seven (7) years working experience in a large corporation and currently holding a similar or equivalent position.

Additional Key competencies:

  • Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling legal matters.
  • Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling duties.
  • Sound analytical skills
  • Ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
  • Strong leadership skills including effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT

  1. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR – GRADE 11

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Conduct Internal Audit engagements in accordance with laid down regulations and guidelines.
  2. Participate in design and implement comprehensive annual audit programs encompassing information systems reviews.
  3. Assess the robustness of controls within IT environments—including cybersecurity measures, data-protection protocols, and change-management processes.
  4. Oversee the audit schedule to ensure assignments are completed on time and in accordance with plan.
  5. Conduct risk-based audit engagements, identify control deficiencies, and propose actionable enhancements.
  6. Verify compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and professional auditing standards.
  7. Draft and present clear, concise audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans to management and key stakeholders
  8. Any other lawful responsibilities as may be assigned by the Information Systems Auditor.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

  1. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer Science or its equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.
  2. Must possess at least two (2) years relevant experience as an Information Systems Auditor at Grade E/F or comparable duties and responsibilities.
  3. Must be a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  4. Qualification as a certified Public Accountant (CPAK) will be an added advantage.

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TERMS OF SERVICE:

The terms of service include a competitive remuneration package which includes a basic salary, house allowance, medical cover as per University Scheme and Leave allowance.

Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

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P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100

NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than

8 th May 2026

³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ is an equal opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.