KEMRI Corporation Secretary and Director of Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Corporation Secretary and Director of Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

Job Specifications

The functions of the office of Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services entail:

Providing guidance to the Board on their duties, responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best interest of the Institute;

Facilitate planning of all KEMRI Board of Management activities to ensure that they aligned to the Institutes’ strategies all relevant Government directives.

Coordinate evaluations of performance of board members and board development programs;

Offer guidance to the Director, KEMRI and top Management in preparation of Board papers.

Providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the minutes of the Board
and board committees are promptly prepared and circulated;

Custody of the seal and a record of its usage;

Offer guidance to the Institute on matters touching on investigations of the Institute by external agencies to ensure that the Institute’s image and interest are secure.

Formulating policy and Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Institute through interpretation and writing legal opinions;

Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm legal compliance with
national, regional and international legal requirements;

Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Institute’s mandate;

Drafting and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Institute’s policies;

Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Institute in courts or other judicial
authorities;

Reviewing and providing advice on legal risk at the Institute;

Managing litigation and review progress of outstanding litigation;

Liaising and managing external lawyers for the Institute;

Management of intellectual property rights aspects of

the institution.

Contract negotiation with external parties

Initiation of legal action and defense on behalf of the Board of Management;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

At least twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which must have been in
management position;

Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Public
Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPS (K).

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;

Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Valid practicing license;

Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work
performance and results

Key Skills and Competencies

Analytical skills

Strong communication and reporting skills

Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills

Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Integrity

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Corporation Secretary and Director of Legal Services Jobs in Kenya

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