Corporation Secretary at Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Strategic leadership and senior management training from a recognized institution
• CPS (K)
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Membership with a relevant professional body
• Minimum seven (7) years working experience in a similar position and institution

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board and management on all legal matters.
• Ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements.
• Representing the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required.
• Coordinating all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General's Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers.
• Safeguarding the corporation’s interests.
• Drawing and processing legal notices and other gazettement that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
• Preparing Board Business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings.
• Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents.
• Preparing and vetting of contracts and legal agreements.
• Coordinating the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the Service.
• Supervising, appraising and ensuring appropriate training of staff in the Department.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the Board and the Director General from time to time.