REF. NO. NuPEA/REC/01/02/ 2024
The position is responsible for for developing, implementing and monitoring the legal and regulatory framework and offering Board secretarial services.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding the Agency by ensuring it is adequately defended before the Courts of law and Tribunals;
Providing legal support to the Agency in the development and review of regulations, guidelines and procedures;
Providing secretarial services to the Board of Directors;
Providing guidance to the Board on their obligations and responsibilities on matters of Governance;
Reviewing contracts or other documentation where the Agency has committed itself and assess legal implications necessary for the attention of Management;
Providing legal advice and interpretation of statutes, subsidiary rules, and regulations;
Coordinate the conducting of the Board’s inductions and training;
Managing, reviewing and monitoring progress and status of outstanding litigation;
Ensuring the Agency complies with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
Ensuring risks arising from contractual engagements are effectively and efficiently managed;
Providing advice to management on all legal, regulatory and contractual matters;
Custodian and accountability of the Agency’s seal, securities, agreements, minutes, Titles and other legal instruments;
Ensuring that the Agency’s Annual returns are promptly filed with relevant Authorities; and
Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding upon the Agency.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Applicants must have the following: –
Hold a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Be a member of Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK) in good standing;
Be a member of the Law Society in good standing.
Related Job Experience
Must have at least twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least eight (8) years in a senior management position.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Demonstrable knowledge of the Energy Sector in Kenya;
Demonstrable knowledge of the linkages between Kenya and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
Demonstrable knowledge of the Nuclear Power Programme;
Demonstrate understanding of public service values;
Excellent leadership competencies including analytical skills, excellent organization and coordination skills and ability to make difficult decisions;
Demonstrate distinguished leadership and people skills in public sector organization, management and operations;
Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
Strategic capability with proven ability to relate emerging global issues with the organization’s mission, vision and strategy;
Proven ability to build and manage effective teams;
Be detail oriented, have ability to meet deadlines while delivering on high quality results.
Terms of Service
The appointment is for a period of five (5) years renewable once subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTSShortlisted candidates will be expected to present the following clearance Certificates to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Leadership and Integrity Act:Interested persons who meet the above minimum criteria are requested to submit applications enclosing a curriculum vitae (CV), bio-data form and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates. The CV must at the minimum provide details of current employer, current remuneration and names and contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional and work record.Applications to be sent through post or delivered to the following address: -The Chief Executive Officer
Nuclear Power and Energy Agency
Kawi Complex, 4th Floor
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road
P.O. Box 26374-00100
NAIROBI
or
emailed to recruitment@nuclear.co.keApplications must be received by 5.00 pm on 19th March, 2024. Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The detailed Job Description and Bio-Data Form can be accessed in the Agency’s website; www.nuclear.co.ke.
NuPEA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Apply via :
recruitment@nuclear.co.ke
