Terms of service-3years renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Overall Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist the Board on all legal issues within the agency by offering legal opinions to departments. This position ensures that all practices, policies and business activities of the Agency fall within the bounds of the organization’s legal posture.
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 such as Board minute Books,Board policy documents, register of Conflict of interests and register of Board meetings attendance;
Facilitating Induction of Board members, annual Board evaluation and Governance audit;
Overseeing representation of the agency before the Tribunal;
Advising on legal matters within the agency
Managing the litigation function of the agency
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;
Managingimplementation of Departmental deliverables in realization of the agency’s Strategic Plan and Performance Contract; and
Developing Departmental work plans and budgets;
Qualifications
Minimum Seven (7) 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 will be an added advantage
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 this position must meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
