Ref No: SEZA/HR//2023/2/1
Job Responsibilities
Advising the Authority on various legal matters and monitoring the compliance with various applicable regulations;
Advising SEZA and coordination with the functional areas in relation to various legal requirements which must be complied with and the legal obstacles which must be overcome in order to obtain the Authority ’s targeted results;
Initiating policy, strategy and programs for legal services
Overseeing and managing compliance issues within the Authority;
Providing timely legal advice to assist SEZA in making an informed decision;
Developing Board calendars;
Liaison with Attorney General (AG) office and advise SEZA on legal matters;
Keeping safe custody of the seal of SEZA and account to the Board for its use
Assisting the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Updating the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Authority, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics and;
Attending to all legal matters of SEZA including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority ’s operations
Education Requirements
Professional Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this position, a candidate must possess:
Bachelors of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
Experience Requirements
At least twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least five (5) years in senior management in the Public or Private Sector;
Management course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Leadership course lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
Skills and Competence
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and in good standing;
Must be Certified Public Secretary and a member of Institute Certified Secretaries in good standing;
Possess good oral and written communication skills including report writing;
Have a good understanding of the SEZA Mandate;
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence in work performance;
Be computer literate;
Have good interpersonal, negotiations, and high leadership qualities.
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Qualified applicants will be required to submit the following documents;Support Documents RequirementsHow to ApplyApplications must be submitted on 11th July 2023 not later than 5.00pm (East African Time).
The Chief Executive OfficerSpecial Economic Zones AuthorityUAP Old Mutual Tower, 14th Floor, Upper Hill RoadP.O Box 30418-00100, GPONairobi, Kenya
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