Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer Grade 14 or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;
• Be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS);
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing;
• PhD in Law from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than six (6) weeks will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in legal work as reflected in proven work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary/Chief Legal Officer shall have the following duties and responsibilities:-
• Ensuring the University’s compliance with Statutes, Regulations and Procedures;
• Advising the University Council and the Vice Chancellor on legal matters and obligations;
• Drafting and reviewing agreements, grants, awards and contracts;
• Overseeing the Legal Management of the University’s Intellectual Property and other Assets including Land;
• Maintaining Custody of the University’s Legal and Council documents;
• Overseeing preparation of the University’s Council and Legal reports;
• Overseeing review of the University’s Legal Policies and Practices;
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks as well as developing remedial plans;
• Managing the University’s litigation portfolio, developing case strategy and reviewing progress of ongoing litigation;
• Ensuring Council Resolutions, Internal Policies and procedures comply with the law;
• Preparing Notices, Agenda and Minutes of University Council Meetings;
• Attending University Council Meetings; and
• Preparing University Council work plans.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Each application shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants must also submit the following current documents:
• Clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Clearance from a Credit Reference Bureau;
• Criminal Investigation Department - (Certificate of Good Conduct);
All applications should be clearly marked with the referenced number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:
• Six (6) hard Copies; and
• Electronic scanned copies in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to the following e-mail recruitment@kibu.ac.ke by 5pm EAT Monday 31st January, 2022.
The Six (6) hard Copies must be submitted on or before Monday 31st January, 2022 and be addressed to:-
The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699 - 50200,
Bungoma
OR
Dropped at:-
Kibabii University – Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ABA 308

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