Corporation Secretary at Multimedia University of Kenya

Applicants for the position of Corporation Secretary – Grade NT 14 MUST be holders of the following qualifications, relevant work experience as indicated below:-

Qualifications

• Served as Senior Legal Officer I, Grade MNT 13 or in a comparable and relevant position in for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized institution;
• A valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• Been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Diploma in Law from Council of Legal Education;
• CPS (K)
• Be registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries.
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance Course from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Statutes, regulations and procedures;
• Advising the Vice Chancellor and Council on legal obligations;
• Drafting, reviewing and approving agreements, grant awards and contracts;
• Overseeing management of land assets and Intellectual Property;
• Keeping Custody of legal and Council documents;
• Overseeing preparation of Council and legal reports;
• Overseeing review legal policies and practices;
• Identifying, mitigating legal risks and developing remedial plans;
• Representing the University in litigation and developing case strategy;
• Ensuring Council resolutions, internal policies and procedures comply with legal provisions;
• Reviewing progress of outstanding litigation;
• Preparing Council notice, agenda and minutes;
• Attending Council meetings;
• Preparing Council work plans; and
• Performing any other legal duties as may be required from time to time by the University

Terms And Conditions:

The appointment will be for a contractual period of four (4) years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets.

The above positions carry competitive remuneration packages which include among others, basic salary, medical cover, house, transport and leave allowances.