Senior Records Management Officer at - Nairobi, Kenya - Council of Legal Education

Description

In addressing issues linked to education and training for a competent legal profession in Kenya, both the pre and post-colonial governments have undertaken various initiatives and set up several commissions of inquiry to formulate appropriate policy.

Job Specifications
The functions of the Records Management Officer shall be to:

Collaborating with the Principal Records Management Officer in the development and implementation of records management policies and procedures;
Collaborating with Divisional staff to identify and assess records management needs;
Providing training and support to staff on records management best practices;
Contributing to the design and maintenance of the institution's records management system;
Conducting regular reviews of records to ensure compliance with established policies and standards;
Collaborating with the Principal Records Management Officer in the disposal process of obsolete records, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements;
Supporting the digitization process for records, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and security of electronic records;
Conducting audits and assessments to monitor compliance with records management practices;
Acting as a point of contact for staff inquiries related to records management; and
Collaborating with the Principal Records Management Officer in preparing reports and presentations on records management activities.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

Bachelors Degree in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science Library Science, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level Records Management Officer I or its equivalent;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills
The following additional core competencies and skills will be required for the positioni. Organizational skills.

Public Relations skills.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.