Corporation Secretary Job in Kenya – KICC

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was established as a State Corporation under the Tourism Act 2011 to discharge the following mandates:
1.    Organize and host meetings and provide incentives for conferences and exhibitions at the Convention Centre:
2.    Develop and implement the national meetings, incentives for conferences and exhibitions strategy, in collaboration with the Tourism Board upon consultation with the relevant stakeholders:
3.    Market the Convention Centre, in collaboration with the Tourism Board;
4.    And perform any other functions that are ancillary to the objectives and purpose for which the Convention Centre is established.

KICC is in the process of recruiting a suitable person and invites applications for the post indicated below:

Corporation Secretary

(1 Post)

To advise and facilitate the effective provision of legal services as well as professional advice on Governance issues to the Board and Management.
 
Key Duties
  • Provide guidance to the Board members on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
  • Assist the board in carrying out the following:- Board induction and training, updating the Board and Committee charters, Preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, Governance audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics.
  • Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of board and committee papers and minutes.
  • Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization.
  • Facilitate effective communication between the organization and the shareholders.
  • Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities.
  • Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting.
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in law (LLB) from recognized institution.
  • A diploma from Kenya School of Law.
  • Certified Public Secretary (CPS K).
  • Masters Degree will be added advantage
  • Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in a busy legal office.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Must have a valid Practicing certificate.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
  • Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
Terms of Offer: The Corporation will offer a competitive remuneration package.

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit a written application and up-dated Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@kicc.co.ke by 29th July, 2016

The Managing Director
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
P.O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Kenyatta International Convention Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer; persons with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.