Corporate Secretary at Ngong Road Children's Foundation (NRCF)

Job Summary 

The Corporate Secretary will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, managing contracts and agreements, and maintaining corporate records. 

Responsibilities

• Assists the board of directors in understanding and meeting all applicable regulatory issues, ensuring the organization operates within the bounds of the law
• Provide legal support and guidance to the organization.
• Manage contracts and agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
• Coordinate and attend board meetings (virtually for U.S. meetings) and draft agendas and meeting minutes for all three entities, including committees of the board and senior management meetings.
• Provide advice to the board of directors and executive management on corporate governance matters.
• Manage the organization's relationships with external legal counsel and other service providers.
• Work with regulators to keep up to date on regulatory changes and ensure corporate responsibilities are completely met.
• Maintain and manage the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including maintenance of key Google Drive folders.
• Research and analyze issues related to corporate governance, and make reports on findings.
• Provide support on legal matters related to employment, fundraising, and other areas as needed.
• Filing annual returns to Kenyan regulated entities.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Degree in Law, Business Administration and registered by company secretaries, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in a legal or corporate governance role, preferably with an NGO or similar organization.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and legal and regulatory requirements in Kenya.
• Ability to interact with individuals at many levels of an organization, including members of the board of directors, other department heads, their own staff, and others; with information from colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work remotely with minimum supervision. 
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Occasional evening availability to accommodate meetings with U.S. personnel.