Corporation Secretary Government at Youth Enterprise Development Fund

YEDF GRADE 2- THREE YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT. REF: YEDF/CS/04

The Corporation Secretary will head the Legal Services Function. The officer at this level and will be responsible to the CEO for the management and coordination of the Legal function.

Duties for the Corporation Secretary Job

• providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of corporate governance;
• assisting the Board in carrying out: Board induction and training, updating the Board and Committee charters,
• preparing Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;
• ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes;
• being the custodian of the seal of the organization and account to the Board for its use;
• maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest;
• ensuring Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization;
• ensuring legal compliance to legislative provisions and regulations;
• developing legal strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation;
• conducting legal research;
• representing the Fund in litigation and various legal matters;
• liaising with external lawyers on court matters;
• drafting legal documents, leases and contracts;
• liaising with the Department of Justice on behalf of YEDF;
• preparing case files for hearing;
• facilitating effective communication between the organization and the shareholders;
• ensuring annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
• establishing and maintaining legal registry; and
• planning and budgeting for the Legal Unit.

Corporation Secretary Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in a relevant field in the Private or Public Sector for a cumulative period of six (6) years, post admission;
  Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• A qualification in Strategic Leadership Course will be an added advantage;
• Part III of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPS, K);
• Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A valid practicing certificate;
• Membership to a professional body;-ICPK;
• Qualification in Strategic Leadership Course will be an added advantage;
• Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution;
• Computer proficiency; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability required at this level.