Kenya Maritime Authority
Vacancy: Corporation
Secretary and Head of Legal Services
Kenya Maritime Authority
(KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and
oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Act, Cap 370 and the
Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389.
Vision: To be a leading Maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a
globally competitive nation.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Corporation Secretary and
Head of Legal Services shall be responsible for legal matters pertaining to the
Authority, including issues of property management, insurance, criminal
proceedings.
Rendering legal advice to the
Director General for any legal actions to be initiated and / or defending the
interest of the Authority.
Advising managers on day to
day legal problems connected with the Authority regulations.
The responsibilities of the Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services shall include and not limited to:
- Responsible for
legal matters pertaining to the Authority, including issues of property
management, insurance, criminal and civil proceedings
- Rendering
professional legal advice to the DG for any legal action to be initiated
and/ or defending the interests of the Authority
- Advising
managers on day to day legal matters connected with the Authority’s
operations
- Preparing legal
briefs for the initiation of legal action
- Advising the
Board of Directors on corporate and legal affairs and matters of corporate
governance
- Arranging and
conducting periodic and special meetings of the Board, preparing agenda
and board papers and ensuring all board members receive agenda before
scheduled meetings and within the stipulated time;
- Making
administrative arrangement for board meetings e.g. accommodations and
flight bookings, a transport arrangement and ensuring provision of what
will be required during the meeting
- Recording and
circulating minutes of board meetings, coordinating with various experts
within the departments/sections for expeditious action on board
directives;
- Liaising with
ministries and government departments and follow up on action items;
- Ensuring
compliance with established procedures for holding board meetings as well
as statutory compliance with laws and regulations affecting the operations
of the Authority:
- Initiating and progressing
the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Authority through the
AG’S chambers and Ministry of Transport
- Participating
in the development of internal maritime conventions
Academic Qualifications
- A law degree
from recognized University
- An MBA or
relevant postgraduate qualifications,
Professional Qualifications
- An advocate of
the high court of Kenya
- Hold of a valid
practicing certificate
- Member of the
law society of Kenya
- Registered
certificated public secretary of Kenya
- A member of the
institute of certified public secretaries of Kenya
Experience
- 10 years’
experience with at least 4 years at senior level management
- Prior
experience in carrying out company/corporation secretarial duties
Required Skills
- Must have the
ability to think strategically
- Must have
proven intellectually leadership in managing people and financial
resources
- Excellent
interpersonal, management and communication skills
- Excellent
organizational skills and highly confident
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- Ability to work
under pressure
The candidate to be selected
must adhere to the provisions of Chapter VI on Leadership and integrity, as
enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Interested candidates must submit certificates of compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Credit Reference Bureau, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Higher Education Loans Board and a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department.
KMA is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Prospective candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees and indicating their current and expected remuneration addressed to:
Director General
Kenya Maritime Authority
P.O. Box 95076 - 80104
Mombasa
Or drop the application at the KMA offices, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Building, Mombasa; not later than 31st October, 2016.
Envelopes of physical applications shall be dearly marked on the top left hand,
CS & HLS.