Job Grade: BRS 3,
An officer at this level will be administratively responsible to the Director Generalfor day to day operations and directly to the Board. Duties and responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary’s duties will entail: –
Oversee the preparation of the Board Papers and implementationoftheBoard Resolutions in compliance with the Mwongozo Codeof Governancefor State Corporations;
Advise the Board and management on development andimplementationof a governance framework that fosters achievement of Service’sobjectivesand compliance with corporate governance, applicable laws andpolicies;
Coordinate induction, evaluations of performance of boardmembersandensure board development programs;
Ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated inadvanceofanymeeting;
Facilitate effective communication between the board, managementandState Corporation Advisory Committee (SCAC)
Provide guidance to the Board on their duties, responsibilities andpowerson matters of governance, and how these should be exercisedinthebestinterest of the Service;
Maintain, recording and updating of the Board register of conflict of interestand Code of Conduct;
Co-ordinate and conduct legal research for the Board;
liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and Department of JusticeonLegal matters.
Requirements for appointment
A person shall qualify for appointment of the Corporation Secretary if that person:
Is a Citizen of Kenya;
Has seven (7) years relevant working experience;
Has served in the grade of a Corporation Secretary or Senior Legal Officerorany similar managerial position for a minimumperiod of three(3) yearswithproven experience;
Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
A master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an addedadvantage;6. Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Is a member, in good standing, the Certified Public Secretariesof Kenya(CPS K);
Demonstrates administrative and professional competence;
Demonstrates computer literacy;
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Suitably qualified candidates are advised to submit their application by completing the BRS Form. The application form and the detailed job requirements, duties and responsibilities for the position can be downloaded from; www.brs.go.ke or www.publicservice.go.ke. The completed Form should be emailed to jobs@brs.go.ke.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;The completed application form should be submitted not later than 5:00 pm on Monday, 8th January, 2024.
Apply via :
jobs@brs.go.ke
