Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Jobs

The Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) is a state corporation established under the State Corporations Act, (CAP 446) through Legal Notice No. 223 and operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, The State Department of Livestock mandated with the production, manufacturing, research and marketing of veterinary

vaccines.

In order to strengthen the corporate strategy and our market leadership, we invite dynamic, innovative and self motivated candidates to submit their applications for the following position.

1. Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Senior Legal Officer Jobs, VPI.11 - Ref. No : KVVI- 001/2016

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Senior legal officer shall be responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that corporate governance is observed within the Board and Committees, facilitating Board meetings ensuring actions are adequately documented and followed up and compliance with statutory duties required
of a public institution in addition to , ensuring effective management , the institute’s continuing obligations are observed in line with Mwongozo, the code of Corporate Governance, the Companies Act and best practice.

Duties and responsibilities shall include:

Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and matters of governance;

Assisting the Board in carrying out the following; induction and training, updating of board and committee charters, preparation of board work plans, board evaluation, governance audit, implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;

Coordinate on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer (BoM Secretary) all affairs of the Board of Management including arrangements of full Board meetings and Standing Committee meetings, timely preparation of Board papers and circulation of minutes.

Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that the Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;

Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest;

providing secretarial services to the Board and advising the Board and the Management on relevant laws affecting the institute;

Interpretation of relevant Acts of Parliament and advice on their legal implications.

facilitate effective communication between the institute and the shareholders;

ensure annual returns are promptly filed with relevant authorities

preparing departmental budget and ensuring proper control systems;

Advising on the preparation of business contracts between KEVEVAPI and its clients.

Advise the Institute on drafting of Licence on Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) among other legal documents.

Ensuring proper custody and reviewing of Institute’s legal documents.

Handling legal matters affecting or that may affect the Institute, including representation in law courts, where necessary

Ensuring the formulation of guidelines and implementing functional Intellectual
Property policies on registration and patenting of services, products, technologies and innovations developed by the Institute;

reviewing legislation and legal documents/instruments;

Follow-up on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer on issues that the Board of Management may recommend.

Preparation and implementation of the unit’s strategic plans and objectives; performance appraisal systems and contracts and instituting operational accountability.

Qualifications and experience

Have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized Institution;

Postgraduate Diploma in legal studies from the Council of Legal Education;

Masters degree in law from a recognized Institution

Have a current practicing certificate

Be registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Holder of CPS (K) and registration with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya will be an added advantage.

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity.

Core competencies:

Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and a clear understanding of strategic leadership, management and business skills;

Ability to portray

and uphold positive national image;

Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

Have a clear understanding of manufacturing and commercial principles in a public sector setting;

Have an understanding of the structure and functions of the public sector;

Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.

Being a visionary and result oriented thinker;

Be computer literate.

Mode of Application:
1. Application should be accompanied with Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and should submit among other documents the following:
a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation;
b. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
c. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
d. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
e. Report from the Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

3. Interested applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position
of…………………….. Ref. No….

4. Applications must be received on or before Friday, 16th December 2016 at 12
noon.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Jobs

2. Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Information Communication Technology Officer III, VPI.8

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Information Communication Technology Officer, the job holder
shall provide support for systems that facilitate effective computation, information-sharing
and communication in the Institute.

Duties and responsibilities

Maintenance of accurate and up to date records.

Application of ICT systems;

Maintaining ICT standards within the Institute;

Assisting in computerization of the institutes operations;

Installation, configuration, testing of new ICT equipment;

Providing advisory services and attending to trouble shooting in ICT systems;

Assisting in the establishment of back-up systems.

Ensuring security and authorized access to data processing equipment and information
at the Institute's network installations.

Repairs and maintenance of ICT equipments and associated peripherals.

Qualifications and experience

Diploma in Information/Business Technology its equivalent from a
recognized Institution and;

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
on Leadership and integrity.

Core competencies:

Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with
sensitivity to and respect for diversity;

Be a visionary and result oriented thinker;

Mode of Application:
1. Application should be accompanied with Copies of Relevant Academic and
Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport and
other relevant supporting documents; a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current
position, remuneration, email and other contact details as well as names and
contacts (telephone and email address) of three referees familiar with your
qualifications and work experience.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

3. Interested applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications
which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position of…………………….. Ref. No….
4. Applications must be received on or before Friday, 16th December 2016 at 12
noon.

For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute Jobs

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