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Legal Officer
- To attend to all legal matters within the organization and to handle both internal and external legal concerns ensuring that the company’s interests are protected in accordance with the company’s objectives.
- Out of court negotiations with third parties and third-party advocates for legal claims on the best terms possible.
- Engaging advocates in our panel on ongoing matters to ensure we are adequately updated as regards litigation matters as well as following up on recovery matters.
- Timely response to all forms of communication – emails and other correspondence from our panel of advocates.
- Regularly and effectively communicating with clients/intermediaries through letters, e-mail or telephone to keep them updated on the progress of their matters and manage relationships and client expectations.
- Maintaining adequate reserves on legal claims subject to relevant approvals.
- Observing and managing the documentation processes and ensuring that all litigation matters are handled within the scope of the relevant policies.
- Reviewing all external fee notes to ensure they are within the ARO.
- Interpreting laws and rulings and recommending the course of action arising therefrom.
- Preparing internal reports as guided and requested from time to time.Attending hearings, mediations or arbitrations to resolve disputes that may arise from our insurance contracts whenever required.
- Reviewing documents that may be referred for interpretation.
- Recoveries of our outlays for all claims as may be escalated.
- Any other duties assigned by management.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor of Laws Degree.
- Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
- Certificate or Diploma in Insurance – CII or IIK will be an added advantage.
Human Resource Officer
Overall Responsibility
- The Human Resources Officer is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the HR department, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and other HR functions.
- The role involves ensuring the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures, maintaining employee records, and providing support to employees and management.
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating and managing the recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
- Conducting the initial interviews and participating in the selection process.
- Conducting new employee orientations and onboarding processes.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Communicating and explaining HR policies to employees and ensuring adherence.
- Participating in policy reviews and updates.
- Assisting in the implementation and administration of performance appraisal systems.
- Supporting managers in conducting performance reviews and setting development goals for employees.
- Tracking and documenting employee performance and providing feedback.
- Supporting the Head of Human Resources in enhancing staff retention.
- Identifying staff training needs and assist in organizing training and development programs.
- Supporting the implementation of employee development plans.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and suggest improvements
- Ensuring compliance and adherence to company policies, procedures, rules and other operational guidelines.
Person Specifications
- University degree in Business/ social related studies.
- A professional Human Resource qualification e.g CHRP K, Higher Diploma.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resource management & Administration roles in a medium organization.
Method of Application
Application letter, copies of academic certificates and a current CV should be sent by email to hr@occidental-ins.com to reach the HR & Administration Manager on or before December 16, 2024.