Background: Pursuant to its determination to create a favorable environment for investments to thrive, the Government of Kenya enacted the Anti-Counterfeit Act, 2008 being an Act of Parliament to prohibit trade in counterfeit goods.

The Act establishes the Anti-Counterfeit Agency for the purposes of

(a) enlightening and informing the public on matters relating to counterfeits;

(b) combating counterfeiting trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods in Kenya;

(c) devising and promoting training programmes on combating counterfeits;

(d) co-coordinating with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.

Job Description
The Corporation Secretary is responsible to the Executive Director and will inter alia:-
Provide guidance to the board members individually on their duties, responsibilities and powers and how these should be exercised in the best interests of the organization;
Ensure that board procedures are followed and reviewed regularly, and that the board complies with the law, rules and regulations;
Assist the chairperson in organizing board activities, including providing information, preparing agenda, issuing notices and preparing for meetings, board evaluations and board development programs;
Provide secretarial services to the board including ensuring that the board work plan is prepared and adhered to, circulating board papers in advance of the meeting, keeping a record of attendance at meetings, keeping safe custody of the seal and a record of its usage, and preparing the board for annual general meetings where applicable;
Ensure the minutes of the board and board committees are promptly prepared and circulated;
Keep the board abreast of and informed on, current governance thinking and practice; and
Coordinate the governance audit process.

Job Specifications
The person must have:-
A Masters’ Degree in Social Sciences its equivalent from a recognized institution;
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, business administration, from a recognized institution;
A Post Graduate diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law;
Been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
A member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
At least Seven (7) years experience in the relevant field
Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya
Served for at least three (5) years in comparable position;
Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance;
Demonstrated the ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels;
Demonstrated attention to detail and a well-organized approach to work;
Demonstrate the ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills;
Demonstrated a diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high-profile Agency staff and board members;
Demonstrated integrity and discretion when handling confidential information;
Demonstrated an interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governance
Attended a Strategic Leadership/Management course; and
Computer literate.

How to Apply
Applicants to attach copies of professional, academic certificates, national identification card and other testimonials.

The application must have the daytime telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees from the applicant’s previous employers.

In addition, applicants must attach copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Criminal Investigations Department.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Applications should be hand delivered or through post marked with clear reference to reach the undersigned by 31st July 2015 at 4.30 pm.

The Executive Director/CEO
Anti-Counterfeit Agency
Telposta Towers, 4th floor
P.O. Box 47771 GPO 00100
Nairobi

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in workforce in line with the Constitution.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.