The University of Nairobi is looking
for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Council
Secretary.
The Secretary reports to the
Vice-Chancellor and is responsible for efficient legal, advisory and
secretariat services of the Council.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be a holder of a Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) Degree
or its equivalent.
- A Masters Degree in Law or Business
Administration will be an added advantage.
- Have a Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law).
- Have a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and be
a full member of ICPS (K).
- Must be an advocate of the High Court of
Kenya.
- Have 10 (ten) years experience, 3 (three) of
which should have been at a management level in a large Corporation as
Board Secretary.
- Have strong analytical and organization
skills.
- Be computer literate and familiar with
standard office computer applications.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.
- Have the ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University Secretary is
responsible for:
- Serving as Secretary to Council and all its committees.
- Supporting all Council members so they can
fulfill their responsibilities.
- Working with the Vice-Chancellor to ensure
that Council meetings and business is conducted satisfactorily.
- Consulting and keeping the Vice-Chancellor
informed on all key matters relating to Council business.
- Working with the Council Committee Chairs to
ensure that their meetings and business is conducted satisfactorily.
- Providing Council with guidance about its
responsibilities under the University Act, Charter, Statutes and on how
these responsibilities should be discharged.
- Obtaining such legal and other advice as is
requested by Council.
- Advising and alerting where appropriate
Council Members, in respect to any matters where conflict, potential or
real, may occur between the Council and the Vice-Chancellor.
- Ensuring that Council and its committees adopt
best practice.
- Managing the communication of Council business
to staff, students and other stake holders.
- Setting good practice standards for the
operation of Council committees and reviewing their effectiveness.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the
Vice-Chancellor.
How to apply:
1. Each application shall be
accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and
Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials,
and other relevant supporting documents.
2. Applicants must also submit the
following:
a. Clearance from Kenya Revenue
Authority
b. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
d. Certificate of Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
b. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
c. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
d. Certificate of Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department
3. Applicants should submit ten (10)
hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application
for the position of Council Secretary”
4. Applications must be submitted on
or before 11th December, 2015.
5. Applications should be addressed
to the
Vice-Chancellor,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197, 00100
Nairobi.
Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
