Job Purpose: Reporting functionally to the Board and administratively to the Executive Director, the Senior Legal Officer will provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters of governance and will also be responsible for ensuring that the legal framework and any supporting policies and procedures are clearly documented and complied with.

Job Specifications
Provide corporate governance advisory and practical support to the Board of Directors, its members and the institute for the effective discharge of their duties and responsibilities whilst ensuring compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and codes of ethics.
Ensure statutory compliance through regular monitoring and implementation of legal, regulatory and policy requirements including filing of statutory returns, Board records, Institute’s key records, Assets registers and maintenance of a disaster recovery program.
Coordinate the timely publication and distribution of the Institute’s annual report and accounts including interim statements, in consultation with the Institute’s internal and external advisors.
Provide guidance and practical timely support to ensure effective and efficient Board and committee meetings / processes by facilitating proper constitution, clear terms of reference, well-articulated agenda and minutes, including following up of actions points.
Take responsibility to arrange new Directors’ induction, conducting Training needs assessment for the Board and implementing appropriate interventions to meet statutory and regulatory requirements, ensure effective Board and Committee evaluations.

Job Requirements
Degree in law or relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya
Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Legal Officer or in similar governance role.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya

Personal Attributes
Exceptional organization skills
Honest with attention to detail
Critical thinker and problem solver
Confident and keen listener
Interested Candidates must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates from the following Organizations:-
Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate).
Higher Education Loans Board.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct).

How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below by close of business on 15th April 2016 at 5.00pm.

Applications to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees. Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates / Testimonials, and copy of National ID or Passport.

Executive Selection,
Masmec Ltd,
Simco Plaza, 4th Floor Suite 401, Lusaka Road,
P.O Box 40969-00100, Nairobi.

Or emailed to: executiveselection@masmecltd.com

or hand delivered and registered in the applications’ register at the physical address shown.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documentation /details as sought will not be considered.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.