Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Corporation Secretary & Manager, Legal Services – KWT3(1 Position)

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Shall serve as Secretary to the Board
ii. Provide guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
iii. Assist the Board in carrying out; Board induction and training, Updating the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit, Implementation of the code of conduct and Ethics.
iv. Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers
v. Be the custodian of the seal of the Agency and account to the Board for its use.
vi. Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest.
vii. Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organisation.
viii. Facilitate effective communication between the organisation and the shareholders.
ix. Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
x. Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting.
xi. Provide legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Organization and legal duties for the Board.
xii. Coordinate litigations for the Agency.
xiii. Provide guidance on governance and adherence to statutory obligations.
xiv. Prepare all contracts, represent the Agency in court on all litigation matters.
xv. Facilitate the development of the all Bills and Policies that have bearing on the Agency’s mandate.
xvi. Establish and manage the Legal Registry.
xvii. Establish and manage the Agency’s Securities Register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds or other proprietary instruments resulting from the Agency’s transactional activities, as required.
xviii. Provide and interpret legal information, conducting training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
xix. Safeguard the Agency’s interests and ensuring that they are adequately defended before the courts.
xx. Manage, review, and monitor progress of all outstanding litigation.
xxi. Issue instructions, liaise with the Agency’s appointed Advocates with a view to ensuring they act in the Agency’s interest while handling cases on its behalf.
xxii. Ensure the Authority complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services and contractual risks are efficiently managed.
xxiii. Undertake extensive review of different requests for approval, licenses both internal and external for purposes of ascertaining legal soundness, make appropriate recommendations and ensure proper implementation.
xxiv. Document and maintain a record of all enforcement and compliance assignments undertaken by the Authority’s personnel and develop legal accountability structures in relation to enforcement assignments.
xxv. Legal drafting of the Agency’s codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, by–laws and treaties.
xxvi. Continuously manage, review and updating of all the Agency’s codes, regulations, rules, guidelines, by–laws and treaties for consistency with each other, and also compliance with the National and County Legal Frameworks.
xxvii. Establish and manage the Agency’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
xxviii. Develop the Agency’s proactive and preventive legal policies and strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i) A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in management.
ii) Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law;
v) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
vi) Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
vii) Must be Certified Public Secretary
viii) Member of the Law Society of Kenya
ix) Member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries and in good standing
x) Demonstrated results in work performance including litigation.
xi) Proficiency in computer applications;
xii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;

Key competence and skills

i) Good communication skills
ii) Negotiation Skills
iii) Good interpersonal skills
iv) Attention to details

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
For full details of the job descriptions, job specifications and employment application form, please visit the KWTA website http://www.watertowers.go.ke .

Employment Application Form
Suitable and qualified candidates should make application by completing an Employment Application Form (downloaded from the website) and attach an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with 3 relevant referees, Certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

The applications should be CLEARLY MARKED the Job Title and Vacancy Number and submitted via email, or through postal mail or hand delivered as per the addresses indicated below:

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA)
NHIF Bldg, 15th Floor, Ragati Rd, Off Ngong Rd
P.O. Box 42903–00100 GPO
Nairobi– KENYA
Email: recruitment@watertowers.go.ke 

Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The applications should reach us by close of business on 28th February, 2022 at 5.00 pm.

KWTA is an equal opportunity employer, persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.

2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following documents during the interviews:

a. Original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials.

b. Compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:

i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti–Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

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