The job holder is responsible for ensuring the Authority functions effectively and operates within its mandate by providing Company secretarial services, governance and overall legal advice to the Authority as provided under the EPZ Act, (CAP 517) of the Laws of Kenya and other relevant legislation.
Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Develop work plans and budgets for the Department for approval
Oversee the execution of the approved Department work plans and budgets
Oversee performance management in the Department
Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Department
Prepare draft board management papers for approval
Identify training needs for the Department staff
Participate in workforce planning and recruitment of staff within the Department
Spearhead the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plan
Identify procurement needs of the Department
Mentor and coach Departmental staff
Participate in various committees in the Authority
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Advise Management and Board on all legal matters affecting the Authority.
Facilitate the holding of Board and Board Committee Meetings including collecting, organizing and distributing information, documents or board papers required for such meetings.
Ensure Board Committees are properly constituted and provided with clear terms of reference.
Prepare Annual Board work plan, Board calendar for meetings, take and maintain minutes and communicate board resolutions and action areas for management to attend to Board decisions and resolutions.
Continually review developments in corporate governance, facilitate proper induction of Board members into their roles and advise and assist them with respect to their duties and responsibilities.
Provide advice to the Board on legal and governance matters.
Provide legal advice to the Authority and Investors in the EPZ programme and give due interpretation to the provisions of the EPZ Act and other applicable legislation.
Ensure safe custody of the Authority Seal and other vital legal records and documents including Land Titles and lease agreements.
Oversee the drawing, designing and implementation of legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant divisions/departments at the Authority.
Oversee the preparation and processing of legal opinions, legal notices and licensing of EPZ Enterprises.
Oversee research on emerging legal issues and advise the Authority accordingly.
Ensure proper representation for the Authority in Court and Arbitration proceedings and liaise with outsourced external Lawyers.
Ensure the Authority complies with relevant regulatory and legal requirements as stipulated in the EPZ Act and all other applicable legislation.
Monitor the performance of the department including achievement of performance targets.
Provide overall guidance, mentorship, motivation and supervision to staff in the department
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
Master’s degree in Law or Social Sciences
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution of higher learning
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Member of Law Society of Kenya with current practicing certificate
Advocate of High Court of Kenya
Registered Certified Public Secretary by ICPSK with current practicing certificate
Leadership Course Lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
5 Day Corporate Governance Course
Certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution; and
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Previous relevant work experience required
Have nine (9) years’ relevant experience with three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Manager, Legal Services or comparable position in the Public Service or reputable organization.
Functional Skills
Analytical skills
IT proficiency
Minute writing skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
Team Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Team leadership
Negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Salary
Minimum basic salary Kshs 140,318.00 to Maximum basic salary Kshs 350,000.00
Total allowances 143,800.00
Successful candidate will enter a basic of Kshs 140,318.00.
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