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Director / Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)
Kenya School of Law
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Kenya School of Law
- Position
- Director / Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)
- Location
- Karen, Nairobi
- Possible duty stations
- Karen, Nairobi
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 15+ years total, 10+ years senior management
- Education
- PhD in Law, LL.M, LL.B, PGDip Law (KSL)
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 20 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 8 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
The Kenya School of Law is hiring a Director and Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic operations. You will serve as Secretary to the Board and oversee legal training, compliance, and resource management.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Re-advertisement of a previous vacancy
- Strict deadline of 20th October 2026
- Portal-only applications accepted
- Requires multiple clearance certificates upon offer
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership aligned with the School's statutory mandate.
- Serve as Secretary to the Board and link between Board and Management.
- Implement Board decisions and ensure timely preparation of Board papers.
- Oversee corporate programmes and foster ethical practice and good governance.
- Ensure budget compliance and establish effective internal controls.
- Manage risk, business continuity, and statutory obligations under public finance laws.
- Recruit staff, improve service delivery efficiency, and manage human resources.
- Safeguard school assets, keep custody of the seal, and conduct examinations.
Who should apply?
This role suits a highly experienced legal academic and practitioner with significant senior management background and doctoral qualifications in law.
Key requirements
- 15+ years experience, 10+ senior
- PhD in Law
- Advocate of High Court with current certificate
- PGDip Law from Kenya School of Law
- Two peer-reviewed journal publications
- Chapter Six clearances
Nice to have
- A leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognised institution.
What you should know
- Applications must include reference number KSL/HR8/2026.
- Submit detailed CV, copies of certificates, and National ID or passport.
- Successful candidates must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution requirements.
- Clearance certificates required from KRA, HELB, DCI, and Credit Reference Bureau.
- Previous applicants may reapply for this position.
- Deadline: On or before 20th October 2026.
How to apply
- Visit www.ksl.ac.ke and select Careers.
- Create an account, log in, and submit your application via the portal.
- Address application to: The Chairperson, Kenya School of Law Board.
- Do not send applications by any other method; they will not be considered.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Ref: KSL/HR8/2026
Position: Director / Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)
Grade: KSL 1
ABOUT THE KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
The Kenya School of Law is a public legal education provider responsible for professional legal training as an agent of the Government. Its core functions are set out in section 4 of the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap 16C. The School is looking for a committed, dynamic and result-oriented leader to head its strong team and help it achieve its vision of being "A centre of excellence in professional legal training, research and consultancy". The ideal candidate is an independent, visionary and strategic thinker who is customer-oriented and can drive the organisational transformation the School wants.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The position is established under section 14 of the Kenya School of Law Act, which provides for a Director appointed by the Board through a competitive recruitment process, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the School and Secretary to the Board.
The Director implements the Board's decisions in a result-oriented and timely way to achieve the School's goals, objectives and performance targets. As head of the organisation, the Director is administratively and functionally responsible to the Board for strategy, policy compliance and operations, in line with the School's strategic mission, vision and corporate values.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and strategy
- Provide strategic leadership in line with the School's statutory mandate.
- Advise the Board on strategy to achieve the School's mandate under the Kenya School of Law Act, Chapter 16C.
- Implement policies, regulations and strategies to achieve the School's objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of corporate programmes.
- Foster a culture of ethical practice and good governance.
Working with the Board
- Serve as Secretary to the Board and as the link between the Board and Management.
- Implement Board decisions.
- Make sure Board papers are properly written and sent to Board members in good time.
Finance, risk and compliance
- Ensure compliance with approved annual budgets.
- Establish and implement proper internal controls.
- Implement effective risk management and business continuity plans.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and legal and regulatory requirements, including responsibilities under the Public Finance Management Act and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
People, resources and operations
- Recruit and retain qualified staff.
- Improve efficiency in service delivery and discipline among staff.
- Determine requirements for, and manage, the School's human, financial, information and physical resources to meet its mission, goals and strategic plans.
- Ensure the safety and proper use of all the School's movable and immovable assets.
- Keep safe custody of the seal and other relevant documents.
- Conduct all examinations within the School's mandate.
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- At least fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, ten (10) of them at senior management level.
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Master of Laws (LL.M) from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Doctorate (PhD) in Law from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current practising certificate.
- At least two publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A leadership course of at least four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of legislation and trends in the legal education sector.
- Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership, management, supervisory, strategic leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-centred, with excellent negotiation, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- Results-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Your application must include the job reference number (KSL/HR8/2026), a reliable email address and phone number, a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, and your National ID card or passport.
- The successful candidate must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity Act, and must submit valid clearance certificates on offer of appointment from:
– Kenya Revenue Authority (Individual Tax Compliance Certificate)
– Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
– Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
– An approved Credit Reference Bureau
- Those who applied for this position before may reapply.
- The Kenya School of Law is an equal opportunity employer and applies the constitutional principles of inclusivity, ethnic and regional balance under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
Go to www.ksl.ac.ke and select Careers. Create an account, log in and submit your application, addressed to:
The Chairperson, Kenya School of Law Board
P.O. Box 30369 – 00100, Karen, Nairobi
Applications must arrive on or before 20th October 2026. Applications sent any other way than through the School's recruitment portal will NOT be considered.
Position: Director / Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)
Grade: KSL 1
ABOUT THE KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
The Kenya School of Law is a public legal education provider responsible for professional legal training as an agent of the Government. Its core functions are set out in section 4 of the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap 16C. The School is looking for a committed, dynamic and result-oriented leader to head its strong team and help it achieve its vision of being "A centre of excellence in professional legal training, research and consultancy". The ideal candidate is an independent, visionary and strategic thinker who is customer-oriented and can drive the organisational transformation the School wants.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The position is established under section 14 of the Kenya School of Law Act, which provides for a Director appointed by the Board through a competitive recruitment process, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the School and Secretary to the Board.
The Director implements the Board's decisions in a result-oriented and timely way to achieve the School's goals, objectives and performance targets. As head of the organisation, the Director is administratively and functionally responsible to the Board for strategy, policy compliance and operations, in line with the School's strategic mission, vision and corporate values.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and strategy
- Provide strategic leadership in line with the School's statutory mandate.
- Advise the Board on strategy to achieve the School's mandate under the Kenya School of Law Act, Chapter 16C.
- Implement policies, regulations and strategies to achieve the School's objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of corporate programmes.
- Foster a culture of ethical practice and good governance.
Working with the Board
- Serve as Secretary to the Board and as the link between the Board and Management.
- Implement Board decisions.
- Make sure Board papers are properly written and sent to Board members in good time.
Finance, risk and compliance
- Ensure compliance with approved annual budgets.
- Establish and implement proper internal controls.
- Implement effective risk management and business continuity plans.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and legal and regulatory requirements, including responsibilities under the Public Finance Management Act and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
People, resources and operations
- Recruit and retain qualified staff.
- Improve efficiency in service delivery and discipline among staff.
- Determine requirements for, and manage, the School's human, financial, information and physical resources to meet its mission, goals and strategic plans.
- Ensure the safety and proper use of all the School's movable and immovable assets.
- Keep safe custody of the seal and other relevant documents.
- Conduct all examinations within the School's mandate.
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- At least fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience, ten (10) of them at senior management level.
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Master of Laws (LL.M) from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Doctorate (PhD) in Law from an institution prescribed or recognised by the Council of Legal Education.
- A Post-graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current practising certificate.
- At least two publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- A leadership course of at least four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of legislation and trends in the legal education sector.
- Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership, management, supervisory, strategic leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-centred, with excellent negotiation, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
- Results-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Your application must include the job reference number (KSL/HR8/2026), a reliable email address and phone number, a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, and your National ID card or passport.
- The successful candidate must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity Act, and must submit valid clearance certificates on offer of appointment from:
– Kenya Revenue Authority (Individual Tax Compliance Certificate)
– Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
– Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
– An approved Credit Reference Bureau
- Those who applied for this position before may reapply.
- The Kenya School of Law is an equal opportunity employer and applies the constitutional principles of inclusivity, ethnic and regional balance under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
Go to www.ksl.ac.ke and select Careers. Create an account, log in and submit your application, addressed to:
The Chairperson, Kenya School of Law Board
P.O. Box 30369 – 00100, Karen, Nairobi
Applications must arrive on or before 20th October 2026. Applications sent any other way than through the School's recruitment portal will NOT be considered.