THE POSITION OF SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Office of Attorney-General Act No.49 of
2012 the Public Service Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified
persons for the position of Solicitor-General.
For appointment to this position, a person should:
(i) Be a citizen of Kenya;
(ii) Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or is an advocate of the High
Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law
jurisdiction;
(iii) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; and
(iv) Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
In addition to the above requirements, a candidate should have the following key
competencies:-
(i) Have demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of
financial management and strategic people management;
(ii) Creativity, innovativeness and problem solving skills;
(iii) Resource management, administrative and supervisory skills;
(iv) Demonstrable planning and organizational skills; and
(v) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and
integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of this position will entail:-
i. Being the Accounting and Authorised Officer of the State Law Office;
ii. Implementing Government policies and the strategic plan for the State Law Office;
iii. Developing and implementing an effective performance management system;
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iv. Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial, human and other resources
in the State Law Office and submitting regular statutory reports as required;
v. Organizing, co-ordinating and managing the administrative and legal functions of
the office;
vi. Assisting the Attorney-General in the performance of his duties as the Principal
Legal Advisor to the Government;
vii. Conducting or assigning and supervising all court cases including appeals or
petitions on behalf of the Attorney-General;
viii. Formulating and ensuring implementation of development strategies for
Government Legal Services;
ix. Being responsible for the discipline of State Counsel and other members of staff of
the Office (subject to Article 234 of the Constitution);
x. Undertaking duties of alternate Chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal;
xi. Performing duties of alternate Chairperson of the College of Arms;
xii. Performing duties as a member of the Council of Legal Education;
xiii. Co-ordinating the attachment of candidates for pupilage in the office;
xiv. Promoting the values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the
Constitution in the operations of the State Law Office; and
xv. Performing such other duties as may be conferred by law or otherwise assigned to
the Solicitor-General by the Attorney-General.
Terms of Service
The Solicitor General will serve on contract for a period of five (5) years. The salary and
other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission.