The Postal history in Kenya dates from the early years of the 17th century. A Portuguese governor was installed in Mombasa in 1592 and official correspondence between the town and the outside world has been recorded from 1610 onwards, carried by ship to Arabia and India and transmitted to Europe by the overland route.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draw contracts, agreements, leases, and other legal instruments.
• Ensure the corporation is represented in court as necessary.
• Conduct internal training on legal aspects of PCK.
• Oversee preparation of budgets and ensure effective controls.
• Monitor parliamentary legislation, and interpret it for the corporation.
• Liaise with external lawyers in execution of the corporation’s instructions
• Provide legal advice to the Corporation.
• Prepare legal reports and opinion on matters involving PCK.
• Liaise with other departments on handling legal matters affecting the corporation.
• Ensure that the Corporations property is insured.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Corporation Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
• A minimum period of ten [10] years relevant work experience, four [4] years of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) or any other relevant field.
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Hold a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Postgraduate Diploma Kenya School of Law.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key competencies and skills

• Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people and financial resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to mobilize resources. and
• Negotiation skills.