Corporation Secretary and Director, Legal services at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Job Reference Number: KNCU/19/2022

Purpose of the Job

The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services shall assist the secretary to the Board in the provision of Board’s Secretariat services and Management on Legal and Governance matters.

Remuneration

• Gross pay Ksh. 260,336.00 - 331,937.00
• Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
• Medical Allowance – As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Terms Five-year Contract Renewable (subject to satisfactory performance), with Gratuity

Job Description

The Office of the Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services is responsible for following functions:

• provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• assist the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Updating the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the code of conduct and Ethics;
• ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers;
• ensure the timely circulation of Board and Committee minutes;
• maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest;
• ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the Commission;
• facilitate effective communication between the Commission and the stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

• assisting the Secretary General/CEO in providing secretariat services to the Board;
• providing guidance to the Board on their roles and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
• assisting the Board in carrying out Board induction and training, Updating the Board and Committee Charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board Evaluation, Governance Audit and Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
• ensuring timely preparation and Circulation of Board and Committee papers and Minutes;
• ensuring safe custody of the Seal of the Commission;
• maintaining and updating the register for conflict of interest;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• a minimum period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience four (4) years of which should be in a management position;
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Law or equivalent Degree from any other relevant field;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution;
• membership to ICPSK in good standing;
• Certified Public Secretary (CPSK) or its equivalent qualification 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;
• leadership course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• proficiency in computer applications;
• demonstrated competence in work performance; and