Associate, Governance and Regulatory at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

Responsible for the University’s compliance to governance and regulatory requirements to enhance the quality of service delivery

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining codes of practice, systems and procedures to enhance accountability, transparency and equity. Review, analyze, benchmark and enhance current policies
• Monitor compliance to policy and process requirements. Design and develop controls to enhance compliance. Benchmark with relevant organizations. Train and (or) sensitize all key stakeholders
• Keep abreast of overarching legal and regulatory issues continually reporting on key changes. Continually review the University’s service offerings, processes to enhance legal compliance. Review contracts prior to execution and new service offerings prior to launch aiming at minimizing legal and business risks
• Conduct research into governance and regulatory compliance to continually identify best practice to aid decision making. Provide related legal research to support organizational needs

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree;
• CPS (K) qualification will be an added advantage;

Experience:

• Must have at least two years of legal practice with experience in Governance and regulatory compliance

Competencies and Attributes

• Legal research and writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
• Business acumen.