Duties and Responsibilities
Board management: –
Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
Assisting the Board in carrying out the following: Board members’ induction and training; updating Board and Committee Charters; preparing Board work plans; Board evaluation; Governance audit; and implementing the code of conduct and ethics;
Ensuring the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes;
Custodian of the seal of the Organization and account to the Board for its use;
Maintaining and updating the Conflict of Interest and Gift Registers of the Authority;
Ensuring that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the Authority;
Facilitating effective communication between the Authority and shareholders; and
8. Ensuring that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
Legal Services: –
Overseeing development, implementation and review of legal policies, strategies, regulations and procedures;
Providing legal opinion or advice on governance matters in the Authority;
Overseeing the authentication of documents issued to the Authority as collateral, securities or support documents for loans and undertake conveyance;
Facilitating legal research, investigation, preparation of witnesses for pretrial and hearing;
Guiding the development of concept papers, preparation of legal briefs and opinions;
Facilitating the maintenance of an up-to-date record of gazetted matters which relate to the Authority;
Ensuring that the Authority complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
Overseeing the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the Authority; and
Compile information and evidence on legal matters touching on the Authority.
Overseeing litigation management by liaising with external lawyers to ensure adequate representation of the Authority;
Ensuring that the Authority is represented in court and all legal fora;
Spearheading the development and implementation of the Division’s budgets and performance contract;
Ensuring compliance with good governance and code of ethics; and
Managing and developing staff in the Division
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience.
Master of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing
Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries in good standing.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Proficiency in computer applications;
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Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials in PDF format via recruitment@tra.go.ke to:Tourism Regulatory Authority
P. O Box 25357, 00100
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Apply via :
recruitment@tra.go.ke