Corporate Secretary at Catholic University of Eastern Africa

• Provide CUEA staff, management and committees as applicable with high quality legal and related advice/analyses tailored to University needs, on matters pertaining to all aspects of CUEA’s statutory mandate and related matters;
• Attend Board meetings, take minutes of proceedings and direct the affairs of the institution by disseminating the decisions of the Management Board to relevant Managers for implementation;
• Provide legal interpretation of statutory and regulatory provisions.
• Prepare and review contracts, leases and other legal documents;
• Prepare legal reports, advice and opinions;
• Represent CUEA in Court matters as need arises;
• Review formulated legal policies and procedures and verify adherence to internal and external regulations;
• Sensitize other CUEA departments on legal matters pertaining to the organization;
• Prepare standard contracts with third parties and advise the CUEA administration on legal contract best practice;
• Manage and coordinate CUEA’s approach towards litigation/other proceedings to which CUEA is party or potentially party;
• Contribute to the development of CUEA policies, regulations and related material pertaining to CUEA’s statutory functions/powers;
• Undertake legal research as required and keep abreast on legal and policy developments;
• Participate in Committees and other fora of relevance as required;
• Manage the sourcing of external legal services;
• Manage CUEA’s relationships with external providers of legal services on an ongoing basis;
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Measures

• The Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Contracts law.
• Procurement Legislation.

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• Be a Certified Public Secretary – CPS (K).
• Five (5) years’ post-admission experience, three (3) of which should be in a similar position.
• Membership to the Law society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPS-K).
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Values And Competencies

• Integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Logical reasoning.
• Attention to detail.
• Good negotiations skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A confident and assertive manner.
• Good public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.