The
Kenya Cultural Centre, incorporating Kenya National Theatre, is the country’s
oldest expressive cultural institution established in 1951 through Cap 218 Laws
of Kenya.
The
Centre is the national centre for cultural engagement, discourse, performance
and research.
The
Centre operates as a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) and is currently
domiciled under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts.
Corporation
Secretary
Reports
to: The Governing Council functionally; Executive Director /
CEO administratively
Broad
Function: The Corporation Secretary will be
responsible for all legal matters pertaining to the Centre including issues of
property management, insurance, civil and criminal proceedings, and rendering
legal advice to the Governing Council and the CEO on all legal matters.
In
addition, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for Human Resources and
Administration functions of the Centre.
Duties
& Responsibilities
·
Acting as adviser to the Governing
Council
·
Observing all legal requirements
·
Liaising with auditors, lawyers, tax
advisers, bankers and shareholders on governance issues
·
Attending and take minutes of
directors’ and members’ meetings
·
Ensure compliance obligations under
relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities are met
Academic
/ Professional Qualifications
·
Be a Kenyan Citizen
·
Holder of a least an Undergraduate
degree in Law or other social science discipline from a recognised institution
of higher learning
·
An advocate of the High Court of
Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
·
Have a certificate in Certified Public
Secretary (CPS-K)
Experience
·
Served in the Grade of Senior Legal
Officer or a comparable position in the public and private sector for a minimum
of three (3) years
Skills
·
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation
and conflict management skills,
·
Must be computer literate and
familiar with standard office computer applications
·
Demonstrated integrity, managerial,
administrative and professional competence in work performance
How
to Apply
Applicants
are requested to send their applications preferably in hard copies.
Applications
can also be emailed using the email addresses provided.
All
applications should be received by 9 December 2016.
The
applications should be addressed to:
The
Executive Director/CEO
The
Kenya Cultural Centre
P.O.
Box 43031 – 00100
Nairobi
Email:
jobs@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke and copy to kenyaculturalc@gmail.com
Application
submission should include the following: Cover letter, applicant’s CV, copies
of relevant certificates and recommendations, names and contacts of three
professional referees and a copy of national identity card
