About the job
Legal Assistant [No. of Vacancies- One (1)]
Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a wholly owned Government Development Finance Institution (DFI) incorporated under the Agricultural Finance Corporation Act (Cap 323 of the Laws of Kenya). AFC is charged with the mandate of supporting the development of agriculture and agriculture industries by making loans and providing managerial and technical assistance to the loan beneficiaries.
The corporation invites applications for the position of Legal Assistant.
Role Profile
As a Legal Assistant at AFC, you will be responsible for providing crucial support to the Operations and Loan Recovery Departments in managing the auction processes. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills will contribute to the successful recovery of loans and adherence to legal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Auction File Verification: Receive files recommended for advertisement from Operations and Loan Recovery Departments and verify that all requirements for auction are met.
- Auction Instructions: Issue marketing and sale instructions to auctioneers to ensure timely and accurate advertisement.
- Progress Monitoring: Monitor the progress of marketing, service, and advertisement to ensure timely loan recovery.
- Auction Records Maintenance: Keep the diary, register, and auction schedule updated, maintaining records on auctions to facilitate follow-up and timely actions.
- Document Filing: Receive, sort, and file correspondence and documents related to the auction process for easy retrieval and storage.
- Correspondence Drafting: Draft requisite correspondences, issuing instructions, and responding to auction-related matters professionally.
- Public Awareness Initiatives: Prepare relevant material for continual public awareness on national values and principles of governance.
- Annual Report Preparation: Prepare the annual report for submission to the Directorate of National Cohesion and National Values.
- Ad Hoc Duties: Undertake any other relevant work assigned from time to time to support AFC’s legal operations.
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
To qualify for this position, you should meet the following criteria:
- Education: A minimum of a Diploma in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in providing legal support, preferably in an auction or loan recovery environment.
- Knowledge & Skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in drafting correspondence and maintaining records. Knowledge of legal procedures and auction processes is advantageous.
