Corporation Secretary/Assistant Director Legal Services at National Council for Persons with Disabilities

Job Description

Job Purpose;

The Corporation Secretary and Legal Officers are responsible for providing Board Secretariat, legal services and advice to the Council. The Department shall also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory legislations, provision of legal advice to NCPWD and Persons with Disabilities. The Department shall also be responsible for effective and efficient management of Board services including compliance with Mwongozo and performance contract administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Head of legal services in NCPWD;
Provide legal advice to the Council and NCPWD;
Provide secretariat services to Council on behalf of the Executive Director;
Custodian of the Council seal and be accountable to its use;
Facilitate Governance Audit;
Prepare the Board Calendar;
Initiating the development of the Board Manual and Charter; and
Overseeing implementation of Mwongozo; and
Supervise staff in the Legal Services Department

Requirements for Appointment

Master’s Degree in Law or a related field from a recognized university;
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university;
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Member to the Law Society of Kenya;
Hold current practicing certificate;
Member, Institute of Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (ICPSK); (is an added advantage)
Experience of not less than fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must be in a middle management position in the Public Service or Private sector;
Course in management lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Proficiency in ICT; and
Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

Organization and management skills;
Leadership and managerial skills;
Drafting skills;
Report writing skills;
Negotiation and arbitration skills; and
Analytical skills.