University Secretary and Chief Legal Officer at Technical University of Kenya

UNIVERSITY SECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
The University Secretary and Chief Legal Officer is the head of the University Secretariat, and is responsible for issues of University governance, Council and Executive Management, and legal advice and compliance. The holder of this position reports to the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualification and Experience:

• The Candidate should have a degree in law and Master’s degree in an area of social sciences.
• He/She should also be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing. In addition,
• He/she should be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya, Commissioner of Oaths, and Notary Public.
• Candidates for the position should have extensive professional experience in administration and legal practice,
• With at least five (5) years at the level of University Chief Legal Officer or equivalent. In addition,
• He/she should have good analytical and communication skills, and be computer literate

The candidate should also:

• Have demonstrated networking and negotiation skills
• Have ability to make challenging but rational decisions
• Be a team player with demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals
•  Have ability to lobby and influence people
• Be highly motivated and self-driven
• Be fully compliant with the provisions of Chapter six (6) of the constitution.

TENURE AND APPOINTMENT

• The appointment to these positions is tenable on contract for a period not exceeding five (5) years, or as maybe determined by the University Council with a possibility of renewal for a further term.

REMUNERATION

• The remuneration shall be in line with the general wage structure in the Public University system in Kenya and shall be at Job Group XVI. In addition, there shall be attractive allowances and other benefits as approved by Council from time to time.