KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise the Fund on legal matters and monitors compliance to various applicable laws and regulations;
Initiate policy, strategy and programs for Legal Services and Ethics & Integrity functions;
Provide timely legal advice to assist the Fund in making informed decisions;
Keep safe custody of the seal of the Fund and accounts to the Board for its use
Assist the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Update the Board, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Provide Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees, Board Committees and EXCOM;
Ensure that the Fund operates within its established legal framework and complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
Co-ordinate and ensure representation of the Fund in courts or/and quasi-judicial institutions including dispute resolution forums;
Oversee the debt recovery process and selection of external counsel for litigation and conveyancing;
Coordinate all legal matters in liaison with State Law Office, Government Ministries & Agencies, external counsel and third parties;
Develop and review security documentation, leases, service level agreements, contracts, and all legal instruments that relate to the Fund;
Provide advisory services on the implementation/management of the legal recovery processes in accordance with legal instruments entered into;
Ensure that Intellectual Property Rights are registered and secure;
Ensure Safe custody of the Fund’s seal and record of its usage, minute books and instruments of Fund;
Update the Board, Management and staff on new development in legal environment, providing advisory service, offering legal opinions/advice, identification and mitigation of legal risks and interpretation of legal instruments and statutes;
Prepare the annual calendar of Board/Board Committee/EXCOM meetings;
Ensure proper execution of contracts by authorized signatories;
Ensure timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Fund, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Attend to all legal matters of the Fund including vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Fund’s operations; and
Enhance ethics, integrity and corruption prevention in the Fund.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution;
Professional qualification in any of the following disciplines: Law, Finance, Business Management or a related field from a recognized institution;
At least twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a senior management position;
Certified Public Secretary;
Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body and in good standing;
Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a Certificate in Corporate Governance;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
COMPETENCIES:
Strong leadership, strategic formulation execution capabilities;
Relationship management, problem solving &analytical ability;
Governance ðics management capability;
Interpersonal &Communication Skills;
Tact & diplomacy;
Negotiation skills;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrated results in work performance.
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Candidates interested in the above positions must submit the following:Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the documents listed above, along with the following documents during the interviews:Package Details:
A contract of employment, with an attractive and competitive package, will be offered to successful candidates. These positions are on a five (5)-year contract, subject to renewal based on performance.Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their applications, along with their Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, by Friday, 1st December 2023, by 5:00 p.m.The applications should be emailed to managerrecruitment@nssfkenya.co.ke OR send them via Posta OR hand-deliver in a clearly marked envelope specifying the position being applied for. Address your application to:The Managing Trustee
National Social Security Fund
NSSF Building, Block A, 3rd Floor, Bishop Road
P O Box 30599-00100
NAIROBI
Apply via :
managerrecruitment@nssfkenya.co.ke
