Responsibilities
Providing Secretarial services to the Board;
Advising on Corporate Governance within the organization;
Advising the Board on relevant laws;
Communicating to Management on Board resolutions for implementation;
Developing and implementing Capacity building programmes for the Board;
Custodian of Board documents as, Board minute Books, Board policy documents, Board register of Conflict interest and register of Board attendance;
Facilitating Induction of Board members, annual Board evaluation and Governance audit;
Overseeing representation of the Authority before the Tribunal;
Advising on legal matters within the Authority;
Managing the litigation function of the Authority;
Initiating development of legal strategies for management of disputes;
Managing the implementation of legal risk mitigation measures and updating of the Departmental Enterprise Risk Register ;
Coordinating legal support in preparation of legal documents, contracts, leases and other related documents;
Managing implementation of Departmental deliverables in realization of the Authority’s Strategic Plan and Performance Contract; and
Developing Departmental work plans and budgets;
Qualifications
Minimum ten (10) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in supervisory capacity;
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
Master’s degree in Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized University;
Admission to the Roll as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Certified Public Secretary, Kenya (CPSK) or its equivalent;
Membership of the Law Society of Kenya and Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
Valid Practicing Certificates.
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Candidates interested in the aforementioned position must meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
