Job Description

• Guide the Council on their duties and responsibilities including on matters of governance;
• Assist the Council in carrying out the following;
  • Council induction and training,
  • Updating the Council and Committee Charters,
  • Preparation of Council work plans,
  • Council Evaluation,
  • Governance Audit,
  • Implementation of Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Council and Committee papers;
• Timely prepare and circulate Council and Committee minutes;
• Be the custodian of the seal of the Institution and account to the Council for its use;
• Maintain and update the register of the conflicts of interest;
• Ensure that Council members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the Institution;
• Facilitate effective communication between the Institution and Stakeholders;
• Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities; and
• Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;
• Perform any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Council from time to time.

Job Specification

• Bachelor Degree in Laws/Social Sciences from an accredited and recognized Institution;
• Three (3) years of experience as a Corporation Secretary or in a similar position in the public sector.
• Must be a Certified Secretary (CS)
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya and in good standing;
• Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results