Corporation Secretary at Lake Basin Development Authority

Job Description

REF: LBDA/HR/CS/09/2018/02

The successful applicant shall report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for providing secretarial services and overall legal advice to the Authority as provided for under the Authority’s Act.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the Secretary to the Board and Head of Legal Department.
• Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
• Assist the Board in carrying out the following; Board induction and training, updating Board and Committee charters, preparation of Board workplans, Board evaluation, Governance Audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers.
• Advise management and the Board on all legal matters affecting the Authority
• Ensure safe custody of and proper use of the Authority’s seal.
• Participate in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing of contracts, leases and other legal instruments entered into by the Authority and third parties.
• Ensure proper representation for the Authority in court and in arbitration proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and all legal requirements as stipulated in the Authority’s Act.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Must be a holder of Bachelors of Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in law or Social Science is an added advantage
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a valid practicing license and a post graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• At least five (5) years post qualification experience
• Be a member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries ICPS (K)
• Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate