Job Grade: BRS 3,

Summary

An officer at this level will be administratively responsible to the Director Generalfor day to day operations and directly to the Board. Duties and responsibilities

The Corporation Secretary’s duties will entail: –

• Oversee the preparation of the Board Papers and implementation of the Board Resolutions in compliance with the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations;
• Advise the Board and management on development and implementation of a governance framework that fosters achievement of Service’s objectives and compliance with corporate governance, applicable laws and policies;
• Coordinate induction, evaluations of performance of board members and ensure board development programs;
• Ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting;
• Facilitate effective communication between the board, managementandState Corporation Advisory Committee (SCAC)
• Provide guidance to the Board on their duties, responsibilities andpowerson matters of governance, and how these should be exercisedinthebestinterest of the Service;
• Maintain, recording and updating of the Board register of conflict of interestand Code of Conduct;
• Co-ordinate and conduct legal research for the Board;
• liaise with the Office of the Attorney General and Department of JusticeonLegal matters.

Requirements for appointment

A person shall qualify for appointment of the Corporation Secretary if that person:

• Is a Citizen of Kenya;
• Has seven (7) years relevant working experience;
• Has served in the grade of a Corporation Secretary or Senior Legal Officerorany similar managerial position for a minimumperiod of three(3) yearswithproven experience;
• Holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• A master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an addedadvantage;6. Is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Is a member, in good standing, the Certified Public Secretariesof Kenya(CPS K);
• Demonstrates administrative and professional competence;
• Demonstrates computer literacy;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution