CORPORATION SECRETARY at The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

Ref. KICC/ Corporation Secretary/2017

The Corporation Secretary reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for providing legal advisory services to the Corporation so as to protect its interests while ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate the formulation of the Board's annual plans, programs, projects and budgets.
• Serve in the KICC Board Secretariate, recording meeting decisions, resolutions and ensure follow up communications to members.
• Formulate policies, give guidance on corporate legal matters and ensure compliance with legal instruments.
• Ensure compliance with principles and values of good corporate governance, develop and deliver orientation programs for Board matters and institution activities.
• Review and provide advice on legal risks, ongoing cases and advise Management accordingly so as to manage and co-ordinate progress of outstanding litigations.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise and work closely with outside legal Counsel on legal matters handled by them for the corporation.
• Provide sound legal advice to Management and the board.
• Conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal information to board and staff.
• Review and advise Management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Be conversant with all Acts, regulations and procedures that are relevant including the Tourism Act

Person Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Post-graduate diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Must be a CPSK and a member of ICPSK in good standing.
• Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and be a Commissioner of Oaths.
• Must have a current practising certificate. Master's degree in Law or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.    Have a minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience, three (3) of which must be at senior managerial or similar level.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the Laws dealing with government and or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation        and administration
• Good knowledge of IT skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Management, leadership and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines