General Manager - Corporation Secretary and Legal Services at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Advise the Fund on legal matters and monitors compliance to various applicable laws and regulations;
•  Initiate policy, strategy and programs for Legal Services and Ethics & Integrity functions;
•  Provide timely legal advice to assist the Fund in making informed decisions;
•  Keep safe custody of the seal of the Fund and accounts to the Board for its use
•  Assist the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Update the Board, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
•  Provide Secretarial services to the Board of Trustees, Board Committees and EXCOM;
•  Ensure that the Fund operates within its established legal framework and complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements by undertaking periodic legal audit compliance;
•  Co-ordinate and ensure representation of the Fund in courts or/and quasi-judicial institutions including dispute resolution forums;
•  Oversee the debt recovery process and selection of external counsel for litigation and conveyancing;
•  Coordinate all legal matters in liaison with State Law Office, Government Ministries & Agencies, external counsel and third parties;
•  Develop and review security documentation, leases, service level agreements, contracts, and all legal instruments that relate to the Fund;
•  Provide advisory services on the implementation/management of the legal recovery processes in accordance with legal instruments entered into;
•  Ensure that Intellectual Property Rights are registered and secure;
•  Ensure Safe custody of the Fund’s seal and record of its usage, minute books and instruments of Fund;
•  Update the Board, Management and staff on new development in legal environment, providing advisory service, offering legal opinions/advice, identification and mitigation of legal risks and interpretation of legal instruments and statutes;
•  Prepare the annual calendar of Board/Board Committee/EXCOM meetings;
•  Ensure proper execution of contracts by authorized signatories;
•  Ensure timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Fund, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
•  Attend to all legal matters of the Fund including vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Fund’s operations; and
•  Enhance ethics, integrity and corruption prevention in the Fund.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

•  Master’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution;
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution;
•  Professional qualification in any of the following disciplines: Law, Finance, Business Management or a related field from a recognized institution;
•  At least twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a senior management position;
•  Certified Public Secretary;
•  Membership to a relevant and accredited professional body and in good standing;
•  Leadership Course from a recognized institution or a Certificate in Corporate Governance;
•  Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
•  Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

COMPETENCIES:

•  Strong leadership, strategic formulation execution capabilities;
•  Relationship management, problem solving &analytical ability;
•  Governance ðics management capability;
•  Interpersonal &Communication Skills;
•  Tact & diplomacy;
•  Negotiation skills;
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
•  Demonstrated results in work performance.