Ref: ACA/ADL/9 /2015

Background: Pursuant to its determination to create a favorable environment for investments to thrive, the Government of Kenya enacted the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008 being an Act of Parliament to prohibit trade in counterfeit goods.

The Act establishes the Anti-Counterfeit Agency for the purposes of
(a) enlightening and informing the public on matters relating to counterfeits;
(b) combating counterfeiting trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in Kenya;
(c) devising and promoting training programmes on combating counterfeits;
(d) co-coordinating with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.

Job Description: The Assistant Director Legal Services is responsible to the Deputy Director Enforcement and Legal Services, and will inter alia:-
Supervise, manage and administer legal matters in the Agency;
formulate, implement and evaluate policies on legal matters;
take legal actions where necessary to protect the interests of the Agency in pursuance of its mandate;

Job Specification
The person must have:-
A Masters degree in Law from a recognized university
a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
a Post Graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;
a Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K)
been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
at least Seven (7) years experience in the relevant field
served for at least three (3) years in comparable position; and
demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
must be a member of Law Society of Kenya
a current practicing certificate;
Attended a Strategic Leadership/Management course; and
be computer literate.

How to Apply
Applicants to attach copies of professional, academic certificates, national identification card and other testimonials.

The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers.

In addition, applicants must attach copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Criminal Investigations Department.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Applications should be hand delivered or through post marked with clear reference to reach the undersigned by 31st July 2015 at 4.30 pm.

The Executive Director/CEO
Anti-Counterfeit Agency
Telposta Towers, 4th floor
P.O. Box 47771 GPO 00100
Nairobi

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.