Legal Officer – Board Secretariat at Kenya Maritime Authority

Job Purpose

The Legal Officer is responsible for assisting in Board Matters.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in provision of guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of Governance;
• Assisting to faciliate Board induction and development and implementation of the Capacity building programmes;
• Assisting in preparation and management of Board Work-Plans;
• Assisting to faciliate Annual Board Evaluation;
• Assisst in facilitating Governance Audits;
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Board Charters, Terms of Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
• Assiat in the preparation and circulation of Board and Committee Papers; and
• Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest.

Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor of Business management/administration from a recognized institution;
• Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• Certified Public Secretary CPS(K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.