Corporation Secretary at Kenya National Library Service Board

Division - GRADE 3

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 the Board and Committee charters
  • Preparation of Board work plans
  • Board evaluation
  • Governance audit
• Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers
• Ensure timely circulation of Board and Committee minutes
• Be the custodian of the seal of the organization and account to the Board for its use
• Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest and ensure management of legal risks
• Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization
• Liaising with external Lawyers on court cases and offering guidance notes and evidence to support court proceedings
• Review the legal instruments to comply with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
• Facilitate effective communication between the organization and the shareholders
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities
• Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Job Requirement

• Be an advocate of the High Court in good standing
• Bachelor of Law from a recognized Institution
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
• Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS (K) in good standing.
• Member of LSK in good standing
• Proven ICT Knowledge
• Ability to work with others
• At least five (5) years continuous post qualification work experience
• Shown merit and competence in work performance and results.
• Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
• Other added skills and experience will be an added advantage
• Valid Certificate of good conduct.

Additional Skills

• Good Communication skills
• Good public and customer relations skills
• Good report writing skills
• Good management Skills
• Integrity