Director Of Legal Services at UNESCO

Functions of the Corporation Secretary and Director, Legal Services

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;
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate litigations for the Board;
• Provide guidance on governance and adherence to statutory obligations;
• Prepare all contracts;
• Custodian of all contracts;
• Advise on the fixing of common seal;
• Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Commission and legal duties for the Board;
• Custodian of Board’s asset register;
• Facilitate ratification of UNESCO conventions; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

All applications should be received on or before 4th August, 2020.