Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services at Kenya Maritime Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Providing secretarial services to the Board; 
• Arranging the business of the Board’s meetings, keep records of the proceedings of Board and perform other duties as the Board may direct;
• Providing legal advice to the Board and management;
• Providing advice on compliance and periodic reporting on international instruments related to shipping and maritime affairs;
• Providing advisory on the impact of international instruments;
• Developing and review relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Authority’s mandate;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Authority in courts or other judicial authorities; 
• Drafting and reviewing Leases, Contracts, Licensing Frameworks, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Authority’s policies;
• Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters; 
• Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations; and 
• Formulating, drafting and facilitating gazettement of Rules, Regulations and Directives issued by or on behalf of the Authority. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage in any of the following disciplines; International Maritime Law, Environment Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; 
• Holds a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya; 
• Holder of Certified Secretary CS(K) qualification and Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya;
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience five (5) years of which should be in a management position; 
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.