Corporation Secretary Job in Kenya

The Kenya Wildlife Service is a State Corporation, whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.

The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters and field.
Application Deadline
2011-05-24

Job Details

Corporation Secretary
JG”3b”
One (1) Post


Reporting to the Director, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities

    * Advising the board and management on all legal matters
    * Ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements
    * Representing the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
    * Coordinating all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers
    * Safeguarding of corporation interest.
    * Drawing and processing legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act
    * Preparing Board business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings
    * Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
    * Preparing and vetting of contracts
    * Coordinating the review of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization

Job Requirements

    * Masters degree in Law
    * Post graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
    * Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
    * IT skills.
    * Must be a member of a professional body.
    * Ten (10) years working experience in a similar institution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current and expected remuneration, current employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later 24th May, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100

Nairobi.

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