General Manager (Corporation Secretary, Legal, Ethics And Regulatory Affairs) at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Reporting to the Managing Trustee, the General Manager (Corporation Secretary, Legal, Ethics and Regulatory Affairs) will be responsible for the Corporation Affairs, Legal, Ethics and Regulatory Affairs functions as well as act as secretariat for the Board of Trustees by planning and coordinating Board activities. He /She will also ensure that all legal matters are handled professionally and effectively, and that meetings and other Board activities take place as and when due.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Keep abreast of local and global practices and trends and make appropriate recommendations to the Managing Trustee and other departmental heads.
2. Formulate and ensure implementation of best practice legal management strategies for management of Legal risks within the Fund.
3. Provide Legal advice to all the functions of the Fund including to the Board of Trustees.
4. Collaborate with other departments in over-seeing and ensuring legal compliance in the Fund.
5. Maintain the Legal documents repository, that is, the Fund’s commercial contracts among other Legal documents.
6. Co-ordinate with external Lawyers who may be required from time to time to represent the Fund.
7. Ensure the Board operates effectively and in compliance with the Law.
8. Ensure Board activities are conducted as and when due by preparing and updating Board Charter, preparing Board calendars, arranging meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the Minute book is updated.
9. Implement and/or communicate the decisions of the Board.
10. Liase with external bodies on Board governance.
11. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
12. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Social Partners and key stakeholders.
13. Liaise with the Information Technology and Quality Management departments to ensure the right level of process automation and quality standards are embedded in operations.
14. Effectively and efficiently execute any other duty assigned by the Managing Trustee.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience with at least five (5) years’ relevant experience at senior management role.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Law.
3. Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
4. Certified Public Secretary - CPS (K).
5. Master’s degree in Law.
6. Member of the Law Society of Kenya with a current practicing Certificate.
7. Member of Institute of Certified Secretaries - ICS (K).

COMPETENCIES

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Kenyan laws
2. Knowledge of international and national laws, regulations, procedures and trends related to pensions
3. Proven experience in litigation
4. Knowledge and experience in conveyancing
5. Knowledge and experience in construction, lease and service and other contracts
6. Experience in investigations, verification and compliance
7. Training and experience in monitoring and evaluation
8. Demonstrable knowledge in management of cases, negotiation and ADR
9. Experience in management of external panel of lawyers
10. Training in corporate governance
11. Strong leadership, communication, alliance building and presentation skills
12. Good understanding of pension scheme related regulations
13. Drafting and litigation skills
14. Knowledge of risks associated with Pension Funds
15. Knowledge and experience in planning, budgeting, resource management and strategy implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation