Tourism Regulatory Authority Jobs 2017 Legal Officer

Legal Officer Job at Tourism Regulatory Authority

TRA 6 1 TRA /LO/6/2017

Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) is a state corporation established under Tourism Act No. 28 of 2011 to regulate, manage and provide strategic direction to the tourism industry in Kenya.

As part of its establishment and in its course to deliver its mandate, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions.

This shall be the entry level for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for:

Roles for the Legal Officer Job

• Providing legal advice to the Authority.
• Assisting in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. iii. Reviewing, advising, and making recommendations on policies, legislations, regulations, guidelines and rules.
• Providing legal opinions on various matters arising from the Departments/Division/Section of the Authority.
• Carrying out research and reviewing existing laws that impact on the Authority’s core functions.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Providing necessary support in preparation for Board matters.

Legal Officer Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education.
• Registered Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

How to Apply
Kindly visit the Authority’s website http://www.tourismauthority.go.ke for detailed information on the qualification requirements for each of the positions.

Interested and qualified persons are required to submit their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant academic certificates, National Identity card/Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants should give details of their e-mail address, day time telephone contact and three referees.  Applicants MUST quote the Job reference number on the envelope.

The application letter to be addressed to undersigned and to reach on or before 6th September, 2017. The Director General

Tourism Regulatory Authority
Utalii House, 5th Floor, Off Utalii Lane
P.O. Box 30027 -00100 Nairobi
Email: info@tourismauthority.go.ke

All positions are on permanent and pensionable terms.

Tourism Regulatory Authority is an equal opportunity employer and women, minorities, marginalized and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.