Job Ref No. KNEB/HRA/DLRSC/03/2018)
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Legal & Regulatory Services and Company Secretary will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the legal and regulatory framework and offering Board secretarial services.
The specific responsibilities include the following:
Developing and advising on appropriate legal and regulatory framework for a successful Nuclear Power Programme in Kenya;
Providing guidance and legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors and Management;
Providing technical and strategic leadership in the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s legal and policy framework;
Advising on dispute prevention and resolution on all corporate legal issues;
Advising the organisation and the Board of Directors on regulatory compliance with government laws and regulations and ensuring compliance;
Providing Board secretarial services, maintaining minutes and corporate documents;
Coordinating development, implementation and review of good corporate governance within the organisation;
Advising the management and the Board of directors on effective management of contracts.
Perform any other duty as assigned by the CEO and the Board.
In the execution of this assignment, the Director Legal & Regulatory Services and Company Secretary will be expected to ensure and uphold exemplary Corporate Governance in line with KNEB’s core values and promote a robust performance-driven culture.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Candidates must have the following:-
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Certified Public Secretary of Kenya, CPS (K);
Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing;
Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Related Job Experience
Must have at least twelve (12) years’ work experience, eight (8) of which should be in a senior management position.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
The candidate must possess the following skills and competencies:-
Demonstrable knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
Demonstrable knowledge of the linkages between Kenya and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
Demonstrable knowledge of the Nuclear Power Programme;
Demonstrate understanding of public service values;
Excellent leadership competencies including analytical skills, excellent organization and coordination skills and ability to make difficult decisions;
Demonstrate distinguished leadership and people skills in public sector organization, management and operations;
Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
Strategic capability with proven ability to relate emerging global issues with the organization’s mission, vision and strategy;
Proven ability to build and manage effective teams;
Be detail oriented, have ability to meet deadlines while delivering on high quality results.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
The appointment will be for a contractual term of three (3) years, renewable subject to effective performance and delivery of set targets.
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package for the position.
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